“To know what is right and not do it is want of courage.”*
– Confucius (551-479 bc). Chinese philosopher, one of the most influential figures in Chinese history.

“No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.”*
– Stanislaw Lec (1909-1966). A Polish aphorist, who was one of the last grand masters of the art of satire.

“It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust.”*
– Samuel Johnson (1709-1784). English writer and lexicographer, a major figure in 18th-century literature as an arbiter of taste, renowned for the force and balance of his prose style.

“Be the change you want to see in the world.”*
– Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948). Indian nationalist leader, who established his country's freedom through a nonviolent revolution.

“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.”*
– Maya Angelou (1928- ). American author, poet, and entertainer, best known for her portrayals of strong African American women.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever could.”*
– Margaret Mead (1901-78). American anthropologist, widely known for her studies of primitive societies and her contributions to social anthropology.

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.”*
– I dont know.

“It's not what you say; it’s how you say it.”*
– My grandmother.

“The man leading the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.”*
– Unknown.

“Make the choices you make today the choices you can live with tomorrow.”*
– Guidance counsler.

“Don't anticipate, participate.”*
– Mr. Dennis.

“Holding a grudge is like being stung to death by one bee.”*
– On a church message board.

“Mature actions don't come from mature people, mature actions come from responsible people.”*
– My Brother, Andy.

“You can't resepect yourself if you're letting someone beat you up - inside or out.”*
– Unknown. From a book called Breathing Underwater.

“But if life didn't surprise us, then we would never learn anything about ourselves.”*
– Unknown. From a book series called Elizabeth.