In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme – Aristotle

Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms – 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

We become just by performing just action, temperate by performing temperate actions, brave by performing brave action – Aristotle

In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous – Aristotle

Wit is educated insolence – Aristotle