A sovereign's great example forms a people; the public breast is noble or vile as he inspires it.

A sovereign's great example forms a people; the public breast is noble or vile as he inspires it.

A noble purpose inspires sacrifice, stimulates innovation and encourages perseverance.

Sam is one of those people who lights up a room. He's an absolute inspiration. He definitely leads by example.

Affliction is the wholesome soil of virtue, where patience, honor, sweet humility, and calm fortitude, take root and strongly flourish.

I courted fame but as a spur to brave and honest deeds; who despises fame will soon renounce the virtues that deserve it.