Definition of tragedy: A hero destroyed by the excess of his virtues
Philosophy can make people sick.
Why do men seek honour? Surely in order to confirm the favorable opinion they have formed of themselves.
A whole is that which has a beginning, a middle and an end.
The law is reason unaffected by desire.
A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.