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

Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit – Aristotle

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance – Aristotle

Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others – Aristotle

You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor – 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