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

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

We are always paid for our suspicion by finding what we suspect.
- Henry David Thoreau

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

It ain't those parts of the Bible that I can't understand that bother me, it's the parts that I do understand.
- Mark Twain

If you would be loved, love and be lovable.
- Benjamin Franklin