Undertake not to teach your equal in the art himself professes; it savors arrogancy.

There is a universal respect and even admiration for those who are humble and simple by nature, and who have absolute confidence in all human beings irrespective of their social status.

Why should I expect to be exempt from censure; the unfailing lot of an elevated station? My Heart tells me it has been my unremitted aim to do the best circumstances would permit; yet, I may have been very often mistaken in my judgment of the means.

In the discharge of this trust I will only say that I have, with good intentions, contributed toward the organization and administration of the Government the best exertions of which a very fallible judgment was capable.

The greatest ornament of an illustrious life is modesty and humility, which go a great way in the character even of the most exalted princes.

Be respectful to your superiors, if you have any.