daily contemplation

"A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are."

~ Baltasar Gracian

"I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I'm a human being, first and foremost, and as such I'm for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole."

~ Malcolm X

"Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim."

~ George Santayana