If the poor, for example, because they are more in number, divide among themselves the property of the rich,- is not this unjust? . . this law of confiscation clearly cannot be just.
AristotleMen become richer not only by increasing their existing wealth but also by decreasing their expenditure.
AristotleThe intelligence consists not only in the knowledge but also in the skill to apply the knowledge into practice.
AristotleIt is our actions and the soul's active exercise of its functions that we posit (as being Happiness).
AristotleEvery 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.
Aristotle