My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake – 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

For though we love both the truth and our friends, piety requires us to honor the truth first – 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

He who hath many friends hath none – Aristotle