Life is nothing but a competition to be the criminal rather than the victim.

Bertrand Russell
author 1872 - 1970

Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.

Socrates
philosopher 469BC - 399BC

A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.

Benjamin Franklin

american patriot 1706 - 1790