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every daily occupation of life : he feared God and nothing else.' To fear God and nothing else,—this is moral courage."[1]

You must think well before you do anything. If you then find it to be right, do it without hesitation. If you are young or ignorant of any subject, consult with those who have knowledge on that particular subject and act accordingly. People do not act generally as they think, because they do not always think consistently. They are so changeful in their opinions and thoughts. When they hear of or read of any moral principles, then they think of them and desire to act according to those principles. But when it comes to action, they do not remember the principles, but only do what they like.

Politicians are considered to have the greatest courage of mind. But Pandits belonging to all religions, being mostly bound

  1. (Quotations from Mr. Macnaghten's Lectures.)