There was never a genius without a tincture of madness – Aristotle

The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life – knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live – Aristotle

Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms – Aristotle

What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do – Aristotle

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

He who hath many friends hath none – Aristotle