There is more evidence to prove that saltness [of the sea] is due to the admixture of some substance, besides that which we have adduced. Make a vessel of wax and put it in the sea, fastening its mouth in such a way as to prevent any water getting in. Then the water that percolates through the wax sides of the vessel is sweet, the earthy stuff, the admixture of which makes the water salt, being separated off as it were by a filter.

For the more limited, if adequate, is always preferable.

...virtue is not merely a state in conformity with the right principle, but one that implies the right principle; and the right principle in moral conduct is prudence.

A goal gets us motivated,while a good habit keeps us stay motivated.

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

If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.

For though we love both the truth and our friends, piety requires us to honor the truth first.