Where the laws are not supreme, there demagogues spring up.
Happiness lies in virtuous activity, and perfect happiness lies in the best activity, which is contemplative
Before you heal the body you must first heal the mind
The soul becomes prudent by sitting and being quiet.
A state is not a mere society, having a common place, established for the prevention of mutual crime and for the sake of exchange. Political society exists for the sake of noble actions, and not mere companionship.
The high-minded man must care more for the truth than for what people think.