Every formed disposition of the soul realizes its full nature in relation to and dealing with that class of objects by which it is its nature to be corrupted or improved.

We must no more ask whether the soul and body are one than ask whether the wax and the figure impressed on it are one.

For those who possess and can wield arms are in a position to decide whether the constitution is to continue or not

There is no such thing as committing adultery with the right woman, at the right time, and in the right way, for it is simply WRONG.

He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.

Happiness is prosperity combined with virtue.

Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others.