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

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet – 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

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

If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in government to the utmost – 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