Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Theonly difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way inwhich we use them.

Whenyou lose, don't lose the lesson.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

Due to circumstances beyond your control, you are master of your fateand captain of your soul.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony