Everything that exists is in a manner the seed of that which will be.
It is the act of a madman to pursue impossibilities .
The lot assigned to every man is suited to him, and suits him to itself.
Live out your life in truth and justice, tolerant of those who are neither true nor just.
One of the recurring themes in Marcus' handbook is leadership's responsibility to work intelligently with what it is given and not waste time fantasizing about a world of flawless people and perfect choices.
If any man despises me, that is his problem. My only concern is not doing or saying anything deserving of contempt.