From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an iron curtain has descended across the Continent. Sir Winston Churchill, Speech in March 1946

Oh, that way madness lies; let me shun that. William Shakespeare, “King Lear”, Act 3 scene 4

I would much rather have men ask why I have no statue, than why I have one. Cato the Elder, from Plutarch, Lives

He plants trees to benefit another generation. Caecilius Statius, Synephebi

To him who is in fear everything rustles. Sophocles, Acrisius

Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men. Martin Luther King Jr., Strength to Love, 1963

Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man. William Shakespeare, “King John”, Act 3 scene 4

Here is the answer which I will give to President Roosevelt… We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools and we will finish the job. Sir Winston Churchill, Radio […]

It is not righteousness to outrageA brave man dead, not even though you hate him. Sophocles, Ajax

First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ, 1420