But the whole vital process of the earth takes place so gradually and in periods of time which are so immense compared with the length of our life, that these changes are not observed, and before their course can be recorded from beginning to end whole nations perish and are destroyed.
AristotleIf the consequences are the same it is always better to assume the more limited antecedent, since in things of nature the limited, as being better, is sure to be found, wherever possible, rather than the unlimited.
AristotleThe best friend is he that, when he wishes a person's good, wishes it for that person's own sake.
AristotleA king ruleth as he ought, a tyrant as he lists, a king to the profit of all, a tyrant only to please a few.
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