Themistocles being asked whether he would rather be Achilles or Homer, said, "Which would you rather be, a conqueror in the Olympic games, or the crier that proclaims who are conquerors? Plutarch
To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future. See image Plutarch
I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better. See image Plutarch
