That in the soul which is called mind (by mind I mean that whereby the soul thinks and judges) is, before it thinks, not actually any real thing. For this reason it cannot reasonably be regarded as blended with the body

Good has two meanings: it means that which is good absolutely and that which is good for somebody.

The end of labor is to gain leisure.

The perversions are as follows: of royalty, tyranny; of aristocracy, oligarchy; of constitutional government, democracy.

Even that some people try deceived me many times ... I will not fail to believe that somewhere, someone deserves my trust.

Not to know of what things one should demand demonstration, and of what one should not, argues want of education.

People do not naturally become morally excellent or practically wise. They become so, if at all, only as the result of lifelong personal and community effort.