Pericles

"War should be waged only when it is necessary and just."

"In solitude, a man learns his true self."

"The greatest legacy is the example we leave."

"Innovation is the lifeblood of a great civilization."

"We are all capable of more than we believe ourselves to be."

"Faith in oneself is the first step to faith in others."

"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."

"Nature teaches all things to those who listen."

"The secret to happiness is freedom, and the secret to freedom is courage."

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children."

"Great things are accomplished by those who dare to believe in themselves."

"The measure of a person is what they do with power."

"Knowledge without virtue is like a ship without a rudder."

"In times of peace, prepare for war; in times of war, work for peace."

"The greatest wealth is health and a clear conscience."

"Our children are not vessels to be filled but candles to be lit."

"Beauty lies not in what we possess, but in what we contribute."

"A mind that is not challenged grows stagnant."

"The true measure of success is not what you gain, but what you give."

"Every difficulty is an opportunity to demonstrate our strength."

"Wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to remain silent."

"The bonds of friendship are stronger than any fortress."

"What we leave behind is far more important than what we take with us."

"A true leader serves those who follow, not himself."

"Time is the most precious commodity, spend it wisely."

"The pursuit of excellence is never finished."

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite of it."

"Justice delayed is justice denied."

"The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet."

"We are shaped by what we think about most."