The laws have no power by themselves; they can only work thr... - Plutarch

"The laws have no power by themselves; they can only work through character."

Plutarch Justice

Historian Biographer Greece (Chaeronea) 46–120

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"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled."

"What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality."

"Be kind and merciful. Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier."

"Know thyself."

"Justice must always prevail."

"You think I'm just some animal?"

"Fighting for what's right never gets easier."

"Justice is worth fighting for."