There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living – Nelson Mandela

Different men seek after happiness in different ways and by different means, and so make for themselves different modes of life and forms of government – 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

Men create gods after their own image, not only with regard to their form but with regard to their mode of life – Aristotle

Politicians also have no leisure, because they are always aiming at something beyond political life itself, power and glory, or happiness – Aristotle

The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances – Aristotle

The energy of the mind is the essence of life – Aristotle

The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival – 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

Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor – Sholom Aleichem