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

A friend to all is a friend to none – Aristotle

A tragedy is a representation of an action that is whole and complete and of a certain magnitude. A whole is what has a beginning and middle and end – Aristotle

All paid jobs absorb and degrade the mind – Aristotle

The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life – knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live – Aristotle

The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain – Aristotle