All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire – Aristotle

If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in government to the utmost – Aristotle

The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life – knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live – Aristotle

Youth is easily deceived because it is quick to hope – Aristotle

The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching – Aristotle

A true friend is one soul in two bodies – Aristotle