What are some of your favorite quotes from history? Why are they important to you?

“Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.”
Vince Lombardi
My wrestling coach from Jr. high school quoted this a lot.

“Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.”
General George S. Patton
So true in all aspects of life.

“Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.”
Martin Luther
What was true in the 16th century remains true for me today.