Scorn also to depress thy competitor by any dishonest or unworthy method; strive to raise thyself above him only by excelling him; so shall thy contest for superiority be crowned with honour, if not with success.

Be thou incapable of change in that which is right, and men will rely upon thee. Establish unto thyself principles of action; and see that thou ever act according to them. First know that thy principles are just, and then be thou.

Teach not thy lip such scorn, for it was made For kissing, lady, not for such contempt.

Our Lord! and raise up in them an Apostle from among them who shall recite to them Thy communications and teach them the Book and the wisdom, and purify them; surely Thou art the Mighty, the Wise.

If you modestly enjoy your fame you are not unworthy to rank with the holy.

Happiness is a small and unworthy goal for something as big and fancy as a whole lifetime, and should be taken in small doses.