Although it may be difficult in theory to know what is just and equal, the practical difficulty of inducing those to forbear who can, if they like, encroach, is far greater, for the weaker are always asking for equality and justice, but the stronger care for none of these things.

The science that studies the supreme good for man is politics.

Thus then a single harmony orders the composition of the whole...by the mingling of the most contrary principles.

I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law.

Men come together in cities in order to live: they remain together in order to live the good life

Fine friendship requires duration rather than fitful intensity.

What you have to learn to do, you learn by doing.