Customs represent the experience of mankind.

The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness. It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.

A thoughtful mind, when it sees a nation's flag, sees not the flag, but the nation itself.

Temptations are enemies outside the castle seeking entrance. If there be no false retainer within who holds treacherous parley, there can scarcely be even an offer.

Success surely comes with conscience in the long run, other things being equal. Capacity and fidelity are commercially profitable qualities.

Customs represent the experience of mankind.

Mountains of gold would not seduce some men, yet flattery would break them down.