In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.

They should rule who are able to rule best.

The best way to teach morality is to make it a habit with children.

Those who cannot bravely face danger are the slaves of their attackers.

Once more: there are three offices according to whose directions the highest magistrates are chosen in certain states - guardians of the law, probuli, councilors - of these, the guardians of the law are an aristocratical, the probuli an oligarchical, the council a democratical institution.

Being a father is the most rewarding thing a man whose career has plateaued can do.

To be ignorant of motion is to be ignorant of nature