Excellence, then, is a state concerned with choice, lying in a mean, relative to us, this being determined by reason and in the way in which the man of practical wisdom would determine it – Aristotle

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

The beginning of reform is not so much to equalize property as to train the noble sort of natures not to desire more, and to prevent the lower from getting more – Aristotle

Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit – Aristotle

Happiness depends upon ourselves – Aristotle

No excellent soul is exempt from a mixture of madness – Aristotle