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

A period may be defined as a portion of speech that has in itself a beginning and an end, being at the same time not too big to be taken in at a glance

Every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and choice, is thought to aim at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.

It is their character indeed that makes people who they are. But it is by reason of their actions that they are happy or the reverse.

Beauty is a gift of God.

The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the other classes.

The young are permanently in a state resembling intoxication.