The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life – knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live. – Aristotle
He had no failings which were not owing to a noble cause to an ardent, generous, perhaps an immoderate passion for fame a passion which is the instinct of all great souls. – Edmund Burke
Apply yourself both now and in the next life. Without effort, you cannot be prosperous. Though the land be good, You cannot have an abundant crop without cultivation. – Plato
When I am gone, my love, do not look for me in the places we used to go to together. Look for me in the places we always planned to go to together. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com