Blessed the one who loves truth continually and has not lent his mouth as an instrument of impiety by lying, for he fears the commandment about idle speech. Ephrem the Syrian
Desire is creation, is the magical element in that process. If there were an instrument by which to measure desire, one could foretell achievement. Willa Cather
Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped. Calvin Coolidge
Secrecy is an instrument of conspiracy; it ought not, therefore, to be the system of a regular government. Jeremy Bentham
War is an instrument entirely inefficient toward redressing wrong; and multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses. Thomas Jefferson
Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Francis of Assisi