That which is impossible and probable is better than that which is possible and improbable.

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

My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake.

He who sees things grow from the beginning will have the best view of them.

That which is in locomotion must arrive at the half-way stage before it arrives at the goal.

While the faculty of sensation is dependent upon the body, mind is separable from it

To let them share in the highest offices is to take a risk; inevitably, their unjust standards will cause them to commit injustice, and their lack of judgement will lead them into error. On the other hand there is a risk in not giving them a share, and in their non participation, for when there are many who have no property and no honours they inevitably constitute a huge hostile element in the state. But it can still remain open to them to participate in deliberating and judging.