Some Good Quotes to Consider

Here is a very interesting quote I found in the book By Pike and Dyke, by G.A. Henty. The main character's father, Captain Martin, is explaining to his son that war is not glorious and that he should not be spurred by motives of vain-glory, but rather by motives of the glorious defense of the faith and the glories of protecting the innocent.

"I do not say that there is no glory to be gained [in war]; but it is not personal glory. In itself, no cause was ever more glorious than that of men who struggle, not to conquer territory, not to gather spoil, not to gratify ambition, but for freedom, for religion, for hearth and home, and to revenge the countless atrocities inflicted upon them by their oppressors." - Captain Martin in G.A. Henty's in By Pike and Dyke

Another good quote is this one, also stated by Captain Martin to his son.

"Even at a loss to yourself you should show them always that this confidence is not misplaced. Do your duty and a little more, lad. Most men do their duty. It is the little more that makes the difference between one man and the other." - Captain Martin in G.A. Henty's By Pike and Dyke.

This point is important because almost every aspect of character falls under the main category of duty. Our duty is to God first, family second, and country third. So, the character quality of "obedience to parents" is our duty, "kindness to siblings," our duty, and all the other important character qualities we wish to have fall into this category of duty. We must always try to fulfill our duty "and a little more", just as the Captain said. If we do this we will be fulfilling our duty to God.

-Joshua Titus