To die, and thus avoid poverty or love, or anything painful, is not the part of a brave man, but rather of a coward; for it is cowardice to avoid trouble, and the suicide does not undergo death because it is honorable, but in order to avoid evil.

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

In the perfect state the good man is absolutely the same as the good citizen; whereas in other states the good citizen is only good relatively to his own form of government.

Actions determine what kind of characteristics are developed.

The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.

Laughter is a bodily exercise, precious to Health

At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst.