A man may possess only his industry, his frugality, his integrity, and yet stand high in the rank of true manhood.
"Character is property.

It is the noblest of possessions.

It is an estate in the general good-will and respect of men; and they who invest in it--though they may not become rich in this world's goods--will find their reward in esteem and reputation fairly and honorably won.

Without principles, a man is like a ship without rudder or compass, left to drift hither and thither with every wind that blows." What a contrast is afforded by the lives of Bacon and More.

Bacon sought office with as much desire as More avoided it; Bacon used as much solicitation to obtain it as More endured to accept it, and each, when in it, was equally true to his character.