Wit is educated insolence – Aristotle

He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god – Aristotle

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

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self – Aristotle

Character may almost be called the most effective means of persuasion – Aristotle

Jealousy is both reasonable and belongs to reasonable men, while envy is base and belongs to the base, for the one makes himself get good things by jealousy, while the other does not allow his neighbour to have them through envy – Aristotle