He who is a philosopher or lover of learning, and is entirely pure at departing, is alone permitted to reach the gods. And this is the reason, Simmias and Cebes, why the true votaries of philosophy abstain from all fleshly lusts, and endure and refuse to give themselves up to them—not because they fear poverty or ruin of their families, like the lovers of money, and the world in general; nor like the lovers of power and honor, because they dread the dishonor or disgrace of evil deeds. The Trials Of Socrates

No one … can entirely step out of his time, that despite his keenness of vision his thinking is in many ways bound to be influenced by the mentality of his time New Ways in Psychoanalysis

Subdue your appetites, my dears, and you've conquered human nature. Nicholas Nickleby

Always remember, however sure you are that you could easily win, that there would not be a war if the other man did not think he also had a chance. Never Give In!