He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.

Obstinate people can be divided into the opinionated, the ignorant, and the boorish.

Happiness is something final and complete in itself, as being the aim and end of all practical activities whatever .... Happiness then we define as the active exercise of the mind in conformity with perfect goodness or virtue.

Good has two meanings: it means that which is good absolutely and that which is good for somebody.

Indeed, we may go further and assert that anyone who does not delight in fine actions is not even a good man.

Truth is a remarkable thing. We cannot miss knowing some of it. But we cannot know it entirely.

Happiness belongs to the self sufficient.