It makes a great deal of difference whether one wills not to sin or has not the knowledge to sin.
The book-keeping of benefits is simple: it is all expenditure; if any one returns it, that is clear gain; if he does not return it, it is not lost, I gave it for the sake of giving.
The chief bond of the soldier is his oath of allegiance and love for the flag.
It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.
He deserves praise who does not what he may, but what he ought.
Obedience is yielded more readily to one who commands gently.