The energy of the mind is the essence of life – 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

The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain – Aristotle

Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity – Aristotle

In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous – Aristotle

The beginning of reform is not so much to equalize property as to train the noble sort of natures not to desire more, and to prevent the lower from getting more – Aristotle