Happiness is self-connectedness.

The right constitutions, three in number- kingship, aristocracy, and polity- and the deviations from these, likewise three in number - tyranny from kingship, oligarchy from aristocracy, democracy from polity.

The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.

The state comes into existence for the sake of life and continues to exist for the sake of good life.

When quarrels and complaints arise, it is when people who are equal have not got equal shares, or vice-versa.

If happiness is activity in accordance with excellence, it is reasonable that it should be in accordance with the highest excellence.

Those that deem politics beneath their dignity are doomed to be governed by those of lesser talents.