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 they incite to noble deeds. Aristotle
He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god. Aristotle
A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side. Aristotle
The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances. Aristotle
In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme Aristotle
Mothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own. Aristotle