The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival – 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

Misfortune shows those who are not really friends – Aristotle

Bring your desires down to your present means. Increase them only when your increased means permit – Aristotle

Every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and choice, is thought to aim at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim – Aristotle

Wit is educated insolence – Aristotle