This world is inescapably linked to the motions of the worlds above. All power in this world is ruled by these options.

Men regard it as their right to return evil for evil and, if they cannot, feel they have lost their liberty.

A true disciple shows his appreciation by reaching further than his teacher.

Happiness involves engagement in activities that promote one's highest potentials.

Saying the words that come from knowledge is no sign of having it.

Sophocles said he drew men as they ought to be, and Euripides as they were.

Happiness, whether consisting in pleasure or virtue, or both, is more often found with those who are highly cultivated in their minds and in their character, and have only a moderate share of external goods, than among those who possess external goods to a useless extent but are deficient in higher qualities.