That in the soul which is called mind (by mind I mean that whereby the soul thinks and judges) is, before it thinks, not actually any real thing. For this reason it cannot reasonably be regarded as blended with the body
AristotleWhy is it that all men who are outstanding in philosophy, poetry or the arts are melancholic?
AristotleThe family is the association established by nature for the supply of men's everyday wants.
Aristotle