Now what is just and right is to be interpreted in the sense of 'what is equal'; and that which is right in the sense of being equal is to be considered with reference to the advantage of the state, and the common good of the citizens. And a citizen is one who shares in governing and being governed. He differs under different forms of government, but in the best state he is one who is able and willing to be governed and to govern with a view to the life of virtue.

Let us first understand the facts and then we may seek the cause.

Cruel is the strife of brothers.

Meanness is incurable; it cannot be cured by old age, or by anything else.

The souls ability to nourish itself lies in the heart.

Men become richer not only by increasing their existing wealth but also by decreasing their expenditure.

The first principle of all action is leisure.