In doubtful cases the more liberal interpretation must always be preferred.
A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within.
Lay down this rule of friendship: neither ask nor consent to do what is wrong. The plea, 'for friendship's sake,' is a discreditable one, and should not be admitted for a moment. We should ask from friends and do for friends only what is good.
There is no duty more indispensible than that of returning a kindness.
Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.
There is a difference between justice and consideration in one's relations to one's fellow men. It is the function of justice not to do wrong to one's fellow men of considerateness, not to wound their feelings.