A critical part of having a good idea is the act of capturing every idea you have.

For anyone who wants to act the part of a good man in all circumstances will bring about his own ruin, for those he has to deal with will not all be good.

To do an evil act is base. To do a good one without incurring danger, is common enough. But it is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds though he risks everything in doing them.