The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the other classes – Aristotle

The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances – Aristotle

Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god – Aristotle

Poetry is finer and more philosophical than history; for poetry expresses the universal, and history only the particular – Aristotle

Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference – Aristotle

Good habits formed at youth make all the difference – Aristotle