The excellence of a thing is related to its proper function.

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.

The avarice of mankind is insatiable; at one time two obols was pay enough; but now, when this sum has become customary, men always want more and more without end.

In part, art completes what nature cannot elaborate; and in part it imitates nature.

Happiness lies in virtuous activity, and perfect happiness lies in the best activity, which is contemplative

For those who possess and can wield arms are in a position to decide whether the constitution is to continue or not

The virtue of the good man is necessarily the same as the virtue of the citizen of the perfect state.