Julian Bashir

"History repeats itself because we refuse to learn its lessons."

"Philosophy reminds us that certainty is often an illusion."

"Literature is the mirror in which we see ourselves reflected."

"Politics requires compromise, and compromise requires empathy."

"War should always be the last resort, never the first."

"Motivation is temporary; discipline is permanent."

"Inspiration is found in unexpected places if we're open to it."

"Relationships are investments in our own humanity."

"Solitude is only lonely if we're running from ourselves."

"Money is a means to an end, not the end itself."

"Power is best used to help others rise, not to keep them down."