Aristotle

Now it is evident that the form of government is best in which every man, whoever he is, can act best and live happily.

Aristotle

Now property is part of a household, and the acquisition of property part of household-management; for neither life itself nor the good life is possible without a certain minimum supply of the necessities.

Aristotle

Now the greatest external good we should assume to be the thing which we offer as a tribute to the gods, and which is most coveted by men of high station, and is the prize awarded for the noblest deeds; and such a thing is honor, for honor is clearly the greatest of external goods.

Aristotle

Now the proofs furnished by the speech are of three kinds. The first depends upon the moral character of the speaker, the second upon putting the hearer into a certain frame of mind, the third upon the speech itself, in so far as it proves or seems to prove.

Aristotle

Now to investigate whether Being is one and motionless is not a contribution to the science of nature.

Aristotle

Obstinate people can be divided into the opinionated, the ignorant, and the boorish.

Aristotle

Of all the varieties of virtues, liberalism is the most beloved.

Aristotle

Of the tyrant, spies and informers are the principal instruments. War is his favorite occupation, for the sake of engrossing the attention of the people, and making himself necessary to them as their leader.

Aristotle

Patience is so like fortitude that she seems either her sister or her daughter.

Aristotle

Plato is my friend, but truth is a better friend.

Aristotle