Isocrates

"The family that prays together stays together."

"To understand the present, we must understand the past."

"Humor is the spice of life and the salve of the soul."

"The greatest gift a parent can give a child is the desire to learn."

"Poetry is the highest form of human expression."

"A moment of anger can destroy a lifetime of friendship."

"The pursuit of perfection often leads to the loss of excellence."

"Life is a series of choices; choose wisely."

"The aretalogies of ancient times are the products of education and practice."

"Those who have good friends possess the greatest wealth."

"To find yourself, first understand the nature of your own mind."

"The tongue is small, yet it can accomplish great things or cause great harm."

"Education is the most divine of all human pursuits."

"A man of noble spirit will endure hardship without complaint."

"The marks of an educated mind are numerous, but discretion is paramount."

"Time reveals all truths, for it is the judge of all things."

"Those who speak well are often mistaken for those who think well."

"The greatest gift one can give is the cultivation of virtue in another."

"Fortune favors those who prepare themselves through diligent study."

"A peaceful mind is more valuable than a peaceful city."

"The wise man recognizes that his knowledge is but a small spark in the darkness."

"To live well is to live according to reason and justice."

"The bonds of friendship are stronger than the bonds of blood, when chosen with care."

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but its mastery through understanding."

"A life without purpose is a life without meaning."

"The pursuit of excellence is not a destination but a journey."

"Words spoken carelessly are like arrows released from a bow; they cannot be recalled."

"The greatest teacher is experience, and its tuition is paid in mistakes."

"Those who cultivate their minds cultivate their fortunes."

"Justice demands not merely the absence of wrongdoing, but the presence of right action."