But then in what way are things called good? They do not seem to be like the things that only chance to have the same name. Are goods one then by being derived from one good or by all contributing to one good, or are they rather one by analogy? Certainly as sight is in the body, so is reason in the soul, and so on in other cases.

Different men seek after happiness in different ways and by different means, and so make for themselves different modes of life and forms of government.

By 'life,' we mean a thing that can nourish itself and grow and decay.

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.

It is clear that there is some difference between ends: some ends are energeia [energy], while others are products which are additional to the energeia.

Ancient laws remain in force long after the people have the power to change them.

To be always seeking after the useful does not become free and exalted souls.