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

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

The secret to humor is surprise – Aristotle

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons – Aristotle

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit – Aristotle

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