He who sees things grow from the beginning will have the best view of them.

That judges of important causes should hold office for life is a questionable thing, for the mind grows old as well as the body.

As for the story, whether the poet takes it ready made or constructs it for himself, he should first sketch its general outline, and then fill in the episodes and amplify in detail.

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

Nor need it cause surprise that things disagreeable to the good man should seem pleasant to some men; for mankind is liable to many corruptions and diseases, and the things in question are not really pleasant, but only pleasant to these particular persons, who are in a condition to think them so.

Maybe crying is a means of cleaning yourself out emotionally. Or maybe it's your last resort; the only way to express yourself when words fail, the same as when you were a baby and had no words.

But nature flies from the infinite; for the infinite is imperfect, and nature always seeks an end.