A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.
Let every man be true and every god a liar.
It is better to have loved and lost than never to have lost at all.
Think of and look at your work as though it were done by your enemy. I you...
Work with some men is as besetting a sin as idleness.
From your silken hair to your delicate feet you are perfection to me....
Until they put that sand and dirt in my face I will not sit in church all...
God has no religion.
