Pindar

"Fools revile the gods while they are in distress."

"The gift which comes unsought is worth most."

"No one is fortunate in all things."

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

"The path of noble deeds lies open to the brave."

"Know thyself."

"Sweet is the lore which Nature brings."

"Words are swift messengers of thought."

"In the athlete, the love of victory is fierce."

"There is grace in the body, when grace dwells in the heart."

"The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."

"Counsel is greater than gold."

"He who possesses the most power also carries the greatest responsibility."

"The crowd does not give judgement of such importance as a man that has been trained."

"For mortals, to look into uncertain things is difficult."

"Praise the immortal gods ceaselessly."

"The soul is not immortal and eternal."

"Winning brings its own rewards."

"Nature is the master of all art."

"In every one of us lies a hero that is waiting to be called forth."

"Music and dancing are the joy of the gods."

"Unjust gain brings sure loss."

"The contest is not the only thing that matters; how you win matters too."

"Do not stain your virtue with a shameful deed."

"Of all things that live and grow, none is better than good people."

"Time is a river of passing events."

"A good reputation is more valuable than gold."

"Some perish by the sword, others by the plague, and still others by the will of the gods."

"Even the gods smile upon those who strive."

"The truth is bitter, but necessity knows no law."