Jealousy is both reasonable and belongs to reasonable men, while envy is base and belongs to the base, for the one makes himself get good things by jealousy, while the other does not allow his neighbour to have them through envy – Aristotle

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self – Aristotle

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance – Aristotle

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

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it – Aristotle

Youth is easily deceived because it is quick to hope – Aristotle