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

Not to know of what things one should demand demonstration, and of what one should not, argues want of education.

Men become richer not only by increasing their existing wealth but also by decreasing their expenditure.

With respect to the requirement of art, the probable impossible is always preferable to the improbable possible.

Through discipline comes freedom.

Where the laws are not supreme, there demagogues spring up.

For just as for a flute-player, a sculptor, or an artist, and, in general, for all things that have a function or activity, the good and the well is thought to reside in the function, so would it seem to be for man, if he has a function.