There are several good protections against temptation, but the surest is cowardice.

Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them.

Openness, respect, integrity - these are principles that need to underpin pretty much every other decision that you make.

Never compromise on your values and principles, even if it's the hard way.

The greatest giver of alms is cowardice.

A republic cannot succeed, till it contains a certain body of men imbued with the principles of justice and honour.