We judge ourselves by our best acts and most noble intentions, but we will be judged by our last worst act. – Michael Josephson, whatwillmatter.com
Consequences are unpitying. Our deeds carry their terrible consequences, quite apart from any fluctuations that went before—consequences that are hardly ever confined to ourselves. And it is best to fix our minds on that certainty, instead of considering what may be the elements of excuse for us. – George Eliot, Adam Bede