The student of politics therefore as well as the psychologist must study the nature of the soul.

The angry man wishes the object of his anger to suffer in return; hatred wishes its object not to exist.

The weak are always anxious for justice and equality. The strong pay no heed to either.

Philosophy begins with wonder.

Tragedy is an imitation not only of a complete action, but of events inspiring fear and pity. Such an effect is best produced when the events come on us by surprise; and the effect is heightened when, at the same time, they follow as cause and effect. The tragic wonder will then be great than if they happened of themselves or by accident; for even coincidences are most striking when they have an air of design.

When people are friends, they have no need of justice, but when they are just, they need friendship in addition.

Men are divided between those who are as thrifty as if they would live forever, and those who are as extravagant as if they were going to die the next day.