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.

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.

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.

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.