Every effort therefore must be made to perpetuate prosperity. And, since that is to the advantage of the rich as well as the poor, all that accrues from the revenues should be collected into a single fund and distributed in block grants to those in need, if possible in lump sums large enough for the acquisition of a small piece of land, but if not, enough to start a business, or work in agriculture. And if that cannot be done for all, the distribution might be by tribes or some other division each in turn.
AristotleNo man of high and generous spirit is ever willing to indulge in flattery; the good may feel affection for others, but will not flatter them.
AristotleIn seeking for justice men seek for the mean or neutral, for the law is the mean. Again, customary laws have more weight, and relate to more important matters, than written laws, and a man may be a safer ruler than the written law, but not safer than the customary law.
AristotleWe should venture on the study of every kind of animal without distaste; for each and all will reveal to us something natural and something beautiful.
Aristotle