Romeo and Juliet 

Plutarch:

Plutarch is quoted as "One of the great ambassadors between the ancient world and the modern one." He was born to a prominent Greek family in the early days of Rome. He was best know for his biographies of leading figures as well as his essays on ethics and virtues. Plutarch also ran a school of philosophy. He produced an extensive body of writing while leading an active social and civic life. His work was revered in its own time. Was admired by Ralph Waldo Emerson, but his opularity began to decline in the 19th century.

 

Parellel Lives:

This is simply a collection of biographies on many influentail historical people.

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled." -Plutarch

          This shows that knowledge should be built upon or accumulated, not crammed in all at once.

“I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.” ― Plutarch

          Your friends are supposed to be different, and don't be afraid to be your own person.

“To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult.” ― Plutarch

          Its harder to change than to say you will.

“The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it.” ― Plutarch

          Life is short in comparison to all of the universe, spend it well.

“Neither blame or praise yourself.” ― Plutarch

          Stay humble, but do not dwell in self-pity.

“Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause.” ― Plutarch

          Courage is doing something, even when your scared to.

“It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.” ― Plutarch

          You must risk something to gain something.

“Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.” ― Plutarch

          Sometimes the best thing to say is nothing at all.

“The whole like of a man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it.” ― Plutarch

          Life is short, live a good one.

“What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.” ― Plutarch

          Through self-assement you can better oneself to better the world.