The avarice of mankind is insatiable; at one time two obols was pay enough; but now, when this sum has become customary, men always want more and more without end.

Justice therefore demands that no one should do more ruling than being ruled, but that all should have their turn.

Perfect friendship is the friendship of men who are good, and alike in excellence; for these wish well alike to each other qua good, and they are good in themselves.

Character is that which reveals moral purpose, exposing the class of things a man chooses and avoids.

Education and morals will be found almost the whole that goes to make a good man.

Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.

We should behave to our friends as we would wish our friends behave to us