Every rascal is not a thief, but every thief is a rascal.

Now what is just and right is to be interpreted in the sense of 'what is equal'; and that which is right in the sense of being equal is to be considered with reference to the advantage of the state, and the common good of the citizens. And a citizen is one who shares in governing and being governed. He differs under different forms of government, but in the best state he is one who is able and willing to be governed and to govern with a view to the life of virtue.

All men desire by nature to know.

In general, what is written must be easy to read and easy to speak; which is the same.

You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.

It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good citizen.

Today, see if you can stretch your heart and expand your love so that it touches not only those to whom you can give it easily, but also to those who need it so much.