- To be a hermit in his church.
- To be a legislator in his country.
- To be conscientious in his actions.
- To be happy in his life.
- To be diligent in his calling.
- To be just in his dealing.
- To do whatever he doeth as being done unto God, and not unto men.
1991. Good Temper
Avoid Manifestations of Ill-temper. Reason is given for man's guidance. Passion is the tempest by which reason is overthrown. Under the effects of passion, man's mind becomes disordered, his face disfigured, his body deformed. A moment's passion has frequently cut off a life's friendship, destroyed a life's hope, embittered a life's peace, and brought unending sorrow and disgrace. It is scarcely worth while to enter into a comparative analysis of ill-temper and passion; they are alike discreditable, alike injurious, and should stand equally condemned.