A tragedy is the imitation of an action that is serious and also, as having magnitude, complete in itself . . . with incidents arousing pity and fear, wherewith to accomplish its catharsis of such emotions.

All men desire by nature to know.

We should aim rather at leveling down our desires than leveling up our means.

Happiness is self-connectedness.

Adventure is worthwhile.

We have next to consider the formal definition of virtue.

When a draco has eaten much fruit, it seeks the juice of the bitter lettuce; it has been seen to do this.