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"Mark Twain"
In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.
Each of you, for himself, by himself and on his own responsibility, must speak. And it is a solemn and weighty responsibility, and not lightly to be flung aside at the bullying of pulpit, press, government, or the empty catchphrases of politicians. Each must for himself alone decide what is right and what is wrong, [...]
The lack of money is the root of all evil.
“Advice to Youth”, speech to The Saturday Morning Club, Boston, respectful, superiors, Mark Twain, 1882
Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest.
