We should live, act, and say nothing to the injury of anyone. It is not only best as a matter of principle, but it is the path to peace and honor.

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"I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself."

- Robert E. Lee

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"Never do a wrong thing to make a friend--or to keep one."

- Robert E. Lee

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"Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one."

- Robert E. Lee

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"It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it."

- Robert E. Lee

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"What virtue is there in a man who demonstrates goodness because he has been bred to it? It is his habit from youth. But a man who has known unkindness and want, for him to be kind and charitable to those who have been the cause of his misfortunes, that is a virtuous man."

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"Whether a human being is good or bad, right or wrong, can only be determined based on circumstances."

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"Always let your conscience be your guide."

- Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio

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"To the factory farmer, in contrast to the traditional farmer with his sense of honor and obligation, the animals are 'production units,' and accorded all the sympathy that term suggests."

- Matthew Scully

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"When music is allowed to take the place of devotion and prayer, it is a terrible curse. Young people assemble together to sing, and, although professed Christians, frequently dishonor God and their faith by their frivolous conversation and their choice of music."

- Ellen G. White

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