We praise a man who feels angry on the right grounds and against the right persons and also in the right manner at the right moment and for the right length of time.

If, therefore, there is any one superior in virtue and in the power of performing the best actions, him we ought to follow and obey, but he must have the capacity for action as well as virtue.

Wonder implies the desire to learn.

The real difference between democracy and oligarchy is poverty and wealth. Wherever men rule by reason of their wealth, whether they be few or many, that is an oligarchy, and where the poor rule, that is a democracy.

Since the things we do determine the character of life, no blessed person can become unhappy. For he will never do those things which are hateful and petty.

What soon grows old? Gratitude.

Youth should stay away from all evil, especially things that produce wickedness and ill-will.