The educated differ from the uneducated as much as the living from the dead – Aristotle

The energy of the mind is the essence of life – Aristotle

The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the other classes – 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 one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching – Aristotle

All men by nature desire knowledge – Aristotle