No one would choose a friendless existence on condition of having all the other things in the world – Aristotle

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self – Aristotle

Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them – Aristotle

Hope is a waking dream – Aristotle

Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well – Aristotle

Mothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own – Aristotle