Of the modes of persuasion furnished by the spoken word there are three kinds. The first kind depends on the personal character ofthe speaker; the second on putting the audience into a certain frame of mind; the third on the proof, provided by the words of the speech itself.

It is clear, then, that wisdom is knowledge having to do with certain principles and causes. But now, since it is this knowledge that we are seeking, we must consider the following point: of what kind of principles and of what kind of causes is wisdom the knowledge?

Man is a goal-seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals.

Happiness is an activity of the soul in accordance with virtue

As often as we do good, we offer sacrifices to God.

The habits we form from childhood make no small difference, but rather they make all the difference.

Happiness is an expression of the soul in considered actions.