“ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. Aristotle
“ Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determin… Aristotle
“ No excellent soul is exempt from a mixture of madness.- Aristotle (Attributed by Seneca in Moral Essays, "De Tranquillitate Animi" On Tranquility of Mind, sct. 17, subsct. 10.) Aristotle
“ For as the eyes of bats are to the blaze of day, so is the reason in our soul to the things which are by nature most evident of all. Aristotle
“ Democracy arose from men's thinking that if they are equal in any respect, they are equal absolutely. Aristotle
“ Different men seek after happiness in different ways and by different means and so make for themselves different modes of life. Aristotle
“ Poetry is finer and more philosophical than history for poetry expresses the universal, and history only the particular. Aristotle
“ Different men seek after happiness in different ways and by different means, and so make for themselves different modes of life and forms of government. Aristotle
“ Perfect friendship is the friendship of men who are good, and alike in excellence for these wish well alike to each other qua good, and they are good in themselves. Aristotle
“ Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal. Aristotle
“ The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life - knowing that under cer… Aristotle
“ The state comes into existence for the sake of life and continues to exist for the sake of good life. Aristotle
“ In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. The young they keep out of mischief; to the old they are a comfort and aid in their weakness, and those in the prime of life t… Aristotle
