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

Once you say you're going to settle for second, that's what happens to you in life, I find.
- John F. Kennedy

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

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

Marriage is one long conversation checkered by disputes.
- Robert Louis Stevenson

My words fly up, my thoughts remain below; Words without thoughts never to heaven go.
- William Shakespeare