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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

Socrates

A prophet is without honor in his own country.

Jesus Christ (as documented by the Gospel writers)

The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running.

Popular culture

Leading from the front.

Popular culture

Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori.

Horace

In times of peace, prepare for war.

Niccolò Machiavelli

Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.

King Solomon (traditional authorship)

The writing is on the wall.

Biblical Reference (Daniel)

Practice makes perfect.

Popular culture

Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.

Sun Tzu, Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo