“Do what thy manhood bids thee do, From none but self expect applause: He noblest lives and noblest dies Who makes and keeps his self-made laws.”

Wonderful. Take personal responsibility for yourself and your actions.

i think that this quote is actually by German philosopher/poet Heinrich Heine

On the understanding that the gentleman is honorable - Most of my resources confirm Burton only one said Heine

I'm with Joe

Your freedom and nobility depend on your personal responsibility. No one can be free who behaves like a child. It requires manhood. Socialist societies create dependency, encourage irresponsibility by subsidizing childish behavior, and never places blame on the individual. Because of this, no one who lives in a socialistic society can live in noble freedom.

Good quote regardless of who said it and Ken, Once again I concur.

True enough for oneself, but what about the other noble guy who has 'differing' self-made laws? ;-)

Right On! Sir Richard

Good on you, Joe and Ken.

As Heraclitus expressed it:

" Character is destiny."

Ah, the Virtue of mindlessly maligned Victorian Values...