Neither by nature, then, nor contrary to nature do the virtues arise in us; rather we are adapted by nature to receive them, and are made perfect by habit.
Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime.
The energy or active exercise of the mind constitutes life.
By 'life,' we mean a thing that can nourish itself and grow and decay.
The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.
Friendship is communion.