We have divided the Virtues of the Soul into two groups, the Virtues of the Character and the Virtues of the Intellect.

The hardest victory is the victory over self.

...one Greek city state had a fundamental law: anyone proposing revisions to the constitution did so with a noose around his neck. If his proposal lost he was instantly hanged.

The beginning, as the proverb says, is half the whole.

The good lawgiver should inquire how states and races of men and communities may participate in a good life, and in the happiness which is attainable by them.

It is more difficult to organize a peace than to win a war; but the fruits of victory will be lost if the peace is not organized.

Money was established for exchange, but interest causes it to be reproduced by itself. Therefore this way of earning money is greatly in conflict with the natural law.