I will look upon the whole world as my country; and upon Oro, both as the witness and the judge of my words and my deeds.
I will live and die with this testimony: that I loved a good conscience; that I never invaded another man's liberty; and that I preserved my own.

I will govern my life and my thoughts, as if the whole world were to see the one, and to read the other; for what does it signify, to make any thing a secret to my neighbor, when to Oro all our privacies are open.'" "Very fine," said Media.
"The very spirit of the first followers of Alma, as recorded in the legends," said Mohi.
"Inimitable," said Yoomy.
Said Babbalanja, "Listen again:--'Righteousness is sociable and gentle; free, steady, and fearless; full of inexhaustible delights.' And here again, and here, and here:--The true felicity of life is to understand our duty to Oro.'-- 'True joy is a serene and sober motion.' And here, and here,--my lord, 'tis hard quoting from this book;--but listen--'A peaceful conscience, honest thoughts, and righteous actions are blessings without end, satiety, or measure.

The poor man wants many things; the covetous man, all.

It is not enough to know Oro, unless we obey him.'" "Alma all over," cried Mohi; "sure, you read from his sayings ?" "I read but odd sentences from one, who though he lived ages ago, never saw, scarcely heard of Alma.

And mark me, my lord, this time I improvise nothing.