There are, then, these three means of effecting persuasion. The man who is to be in command of them must, it is clear, be able (1) to reason logically, (2) to understand human character and goodness in their various forms, and (3) to understand the emotions--that is, to name them and describe them, to know their causes and the way in which they are excited.

Men cling to life even at the cost of enduring great misfortune.

Therefore, the good of man must be the end of the science of politics.

Virtue makes us aim at the right end, and practical wisdom makes us take the right means.

They should rule who are able to rule best.

Definition of tragedy: A hero destroyed by the excess of his virtues

To appreciate the beauty of a snow flake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.