"In the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that creativity is seeing what everyone has seen, but thinking what no one else thought — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves."

"It is a base thing for a man among the people not to obey those in command. Never in a state can the laws be well administered when fear does not stand firm."

"The results of political changes are hardly ever those which their friends hope or their foes fear."

"Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts... perhaps the fear of a loss of power."