For imitation is natural to man from his infancy. Man differs from other animals particularly in this, that he is imitative, and acquires his rudiments of knowledge in this way; besides, the delight in it is universal.

All flatterers are mercenary, and all low-minded men are flatterers.

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

It is clear that those constitutions which aim at the common good are right, as being in accord with absolute justice; while those which aim only at the good of the rulers are wrong.

Evils draw men together.

Happiness depends on ourselves.

A change in the shape of the body creates a change in the state of the soul.