It is just that we should be grateful, not only to those with whose views we may agree, but also to those who have expressed more superficial views; for these also contributed something, by developing before us the powers of thought – Aristotle

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

Mothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own – Aristotle

Moral excellence comes about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just acts, temperate by doing temperate acts, brave by doing brave acts – 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

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet – Aristotle