Man is by nature a political animal.

Men regard it as their right to return evil for evil and, if they cannot, feel they have lost their liberty.

It is clear, then, that wisdom is knowledge having to do with certain principles and causes. But now, since it is this knowledge that we are seeking, we must consider the following point: of what kind of principles and of what kind of causes is wisdom the knowledge?

We become just by the practice of just actions, self-controlled by exercising self-control, and courageous by performing acts of courage.

If men think that a ruler is religious and has a reverence for the Gods, they are less afraid of suffering injustice at his hands.

All men seek one goal: success or happiness.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.