No one would choose a friendless existence on condition of having all the other things in the world – Aristotle

Hope is a waking dream – Aristotle

The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival – Aristotle

He who hath many friends hath none – Aristotle

The soul never thinks without a picture – Aristotle

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