In [the soul] one part naturally rules, and the other is subject, and the virtue of the ruler we maintain to be different from that of the subject; the one being the virtue of the rational, and the other of the irrational part. Now, it is obvious that the same principle applies generally, and therefore almost all things rule and are ruled according to nature.
AristotleFor through wondering human beings now and in the beginning have been led to philosophizing.
AristotleThe difference between a learned man and an ignorant one is the same as that between a living man and a corpse.
AristotleWhy do men seek honour? Surely in order to confirm the favorable opinion they have formed of themselves.
AristotleAs to adultery, let it be held disgraceful, in general, for any man or woman to be found in any way unfaithful when they are married, and called husband and wife. If during the time of bearing children anything of the sort occur, let the guilty person be punished with a loss of privileges in proportion to the offense.
Aristotle