Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers – Aristotle
Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit – Aristotle
No one would choose a friendless existence on condition of having all the other things in the world – Aristotle
There was never a genius without a tincture of madness – Aristotle
My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake – Aristotle
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
Wit is educated insolence – Aristotle