Hear the words of prudence, give heed unto her counsels, and store them in thine heart; her maxims are universal, and all the virtues lean upon her; she is the guide and the mistress of human life

Honor is the inner garment of the Soul the first thing put on by it with the flesh, and the last it layeth down at its separation from it

As a rock on the seashore he standeth firm, and the dashing of the waves disturbeth him not. He raiseth his head like a tower on a hill, and the arrows of fortune drop at his feet. In the instant of danger, the courage of his heart sustaineth him; and the steadiness of his mind beareth him out

Say not that honor is the child of boldness, nor believe thou that the hazard of life alone can pay the price of it: it is not to the action that it is due, but to the manner of performing it

Be thou incapable of change in that which is right, and men will rely upon thee. Establish unto thyself principles of action and see that thou ever act according to them. First know that thy principles are just, and then be thou