I have learned to live by many rules, some of them simple, and some not simple at all.  One is that I concentrate my thoughts on matters I would be proud to put my voice to.  Another is to consider my words as carefully as if they are my actions.  And I guard my actions, as if they are my character, for to those watching they most assuredly are.  And the repercussions of those actions, both good and bad, do dominate my life.