The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons – Aristotle

Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms – Aristotle

The law is reason, free from passion – Aristotle

My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake – 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

Hope is a waking dream – Aristotle