"Good it is if we learn to be rigorous in the judgment of ourselves, and gentle in our judgment of others. In seeking to correct defects, kindness works best with others, sternness with ourselves. It is easy to make allowances for our faults, but dangerous; hard to make allowances for the faults of others, but wise. 'If thy hand offend thee, cut it off' is a word for our sins. For the sins of others let our heart say, 'Father, forgive them.' " Extract