Pericles

"History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time."

"The man who fears nothing is more to be feared than the man who fears something."

"Our democratic institutions rest upon the foundation of an educated citizenry."

"To be remembered is to have truly lived."

"The strength of democracy lies in the participation of all."

"Creativity is the greatest form of power."

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

"To love beauty is to see God."

"We are not makers of history; we are made by history."

"The pursuit of happiness begins with gratitude."

"In the space between words lies the truth."

"The greatest gift we can give is our time."

"To acknowledge our weakness is to recognize our strength."

"The heart knows truths the mind has yet to understand."

"We shape our institutions, and afterwards our institutions shape us."

"The only constant is change itself."

"To inspire others is to change the world."

"The greatest adventure is the discovery of oneself."

"In unity there is strength; in division there is weakness."

"The philosopher is one who loves wisdom more than himself."

"To question is to seek truth."

"The measure of our character is what remains when we lose everything."

"To live with purpose is to live with meaning."

"The greatest art is the art of living well."

"We are defined by our choices, not our circumstances."

"To give is to receive."

"The past informs the present and shapes the future."

"The beauty of democracy is its imperfection and constant striving."

"To know oneself is to know humanity."

"The pursuit of peace requires the courage of warriors."