A societies needs determines their ethics

Anything that works against you can also work for you once you understand the Principle of Reverse.

Without courage you cannot practice any of the other virtues.

Just like moons and suns, With certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I'll rise.

Be present in all things and thankful for all things.

Modesty is a learned affectation. It's no good. Humility is great, because humility says, 'There was someone before me. I'm following in somebody's footsteps.'

And one of my absolute favorite quotes of all-time, one that I've adopted as one of my greatest life mottos: Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: "I'm with you kid. Let's go."