There is a great deal of self-will in the world, but very little genuine independence of character. – Frederick W. Faber

Be careful of selfish motives. You can mistake them for principles and end up dying for them. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

I will follow the right side even to the fire, but excluding the fire if I can. – Michel de Montaigne, translated

God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless. – Chester W. Nimitz