The energy of the mind is the essence of life – Aristotle

A friend to all is a friend to none – Aristotle

Bring your desires down to your present means. Increase them only when your increased means permit – 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

A sense is what has the power of receiving into itself the sensible forms of things without the matter, in the way in which a piece of wax takes on the impress of a signet-ring without the iron or gold – Aristotle

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