But the whole vital process of the earth takes place so gradually and in periods of time which are so immense compared with the length of our life, that these changes are not observed, and before their course can be recorded from beginning to end whole nations perish and are destroyed.
AristotleThe senses are gateways to the intelligence. There is nothing in the intelligence which did not first pass through the senses.
AristotleMen come together in cities in order to live: they remain together in order to live the good life
Aristotle