Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal – Aristotle

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons – Aristotle

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

Different men seek after happiness in different ways and by different means, and so make for themselves different modes of life and forms of government – 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

Misfortune shows those who are not really friends – Aristotle