An Honor Prudently Declined Often Returns With

Avarice And Luxury, Those Evils Which Have Been The Ruin Of Every Great State.

Men's Minds Are Too Ready To Excuse Guilt In Themselves.

The Mind Sins, Not The Body; If There Is No Intention, There Is No Blame.

When Tarquin The Proud Was Asked What Was The Best Mode Of Governing A Conquered City, He Replied Only By Beating Down With His Staff All The Tallest Poppies In His Garden.

A Gentleman Is Mindful No Less Of The Freedom Of Others Than Of His Own Dignity.