Character may almost be called the most effective means of persuasion – 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

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

Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies – 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

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