Physical courage to a person of honour is easier and less risky than acts that could subject him to embarrassment or humiliation or a diminished career or reputation. These things he must live with. To die for honor is an easier thought to bear.

There's some wisdom and no moral deficiency to one who holds courage in reserve and uses it as a last resort. Before we take the kind of risks that require courage, we ought to exhaust other less risky alternatives.

What will matter is not your competence, but your character. What will matter is not how many people you knew but how many will feel a lasting loss when you are gone. What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by who and for what?

You are the captain of your own ship; don't let anyone else take the wheel.

Character is ethical and moral strength. People of good character have the moral awareness and strength to know the good, love the good and do the good.

One key to success is demanding more than adequacy, never settling for good enough and always doing a little bit more.

Your life is your ship and you are the captain. Choose your course, take the wheel firmly and get on your way.