Confident Because Of Our Caution

The Two Powers Which In My Opinion Constitute A Wise Man Are Those Of Bearing And Forbearing.

When You Close Your Doors, And Make Darkness Within, Remember Never To Say That You Are Alone, For You Are Not Alone; Nay, God Is Within, And Your Genius Is Within. And What Need Have They Of Light To See What You Are Doing?

Freedom Is Secured Not By The Fulfillment Of One's Desires, But By The Removal Of Desire.

As In Walking It Is Your Great Care Not To Run Your Foot Upon A Nail, Or To Tread Awry, And Strain Your Leg; So Let It Be In All The Affairs Of Human Life, Not To Hurt Your Mind Or Offend Your Judgment. And This Rule, If Observed Carefully In All Your Deportment, Will Be A Mighty Security To You In Your Undertakings.

The Cause Of All Human Evils Is The Not Being Able To Apply General Principles To Special Cases.