If everything when it occupies an equal space is at rest, and if that which is in locomotion is always occupying such a space at any moment, the flying arrow is therefore motionless.

Well begun is half done.

Of the irrational part of the soul again one division appears to be common to all living things, and of a vegetative nature.

The high-minded man is fond of conferring benefits, but it shames him to receive them.

By 'life,' we mean a thing that can nourish itself and grow and decay.

All flatterers are mercenary, and all low-minded men are flatterers.

Thou wilt find rest from vain fancies if thou doest every act in life as though it were thy last.