Give to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.

He who despairs over an event is a coward, but he who holds hope for the human condition is a fool.

Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of - for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it, but if you once extinguish it, you will find it an arduous task to rekindle it again. The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.