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

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

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it – Aristotle

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

Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal – Aristotle

Hope is a waking dream – Aristotle