To learn is a natural pleasure, not confined to philosophers, but common to all men.

Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.

The attainment of truth is then the function of both the intellectual parts of the soul. Therefore their respective virtues are those dispositions which will best qualify them to attain truth.

Nature does nothing in vain. Therefore, it is imperative for persons to act in accordance with their nature and develop their latent talents, in order to be content and complete.

No one will dare maintain that it is better to do injustice than to bear it.

Tragedy is an imitation not only of a complete action, but of events inspiring fear and pity. Such an effect is best produced when the events come on us by surprise; and the effect is heightened when, at the same time, they follow as cause and effect. The tragic wonder will then be great than if they happened of themselves or by accident; for even coincidences are most striking when they have an air of design.

I say that habit's but a long practice, friend, and this becomes men's nature in the end.