In Heaven, all the interesting people are missing.
- Friedrich Nietzsche

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.
- William Shakespeare

Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.
- Benjamin Franklin

I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have.
- Abraham Lincoln

The language of friendship is not words, but meanings.
- Henry David Thoreau

Politics is more dangerous than war, for in war you are only killed once.
- Winston Churchill