In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme.

Quote by Aristotle

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Well begun is half done.

Well begun is half done.

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My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my...

To appreciate the beauty of a snow flake, it is necessary to stand out in...

To appreciate the beauty of a snow flake, it is necessary to stand out in...

The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things...

The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things...

Happiness is an expression of the soul in considered actions.

Happiness is an expression of the soul in considered actions.

In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are...

In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are...

Courage is a mean with regard to fear and confidence.

Courage is a mean with regard to fear and confidence.

Friendship is essentially a partnership.

Friendship is essentially a partnership.

Men are swayed more by fear than by reverence.

Men are swayed more by fear than by reverence.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.

Melancholy men are of all others the most witty.

Melancholy men are of all others the most witty.

People generally despise where they flatter

People generally despise where they flatter

Teachers who educate children deserve more honor than parents who merely gave birth; for bare...

Teachers who educate children deserve more honor than parents who merely gave birth; for bare...

Yellow-colored objects appear to be gold

Yellow-colored objects appear to be gold

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

Man, when perfected, is the best of animals, but when separated from law and justice,...

Man, when perfected, is the best of animals, but when separated from law and justice,...

Homer has taught all other poets the art of telling lies skillfully.

Homer has taught all other poets the art of telling lies skillfully.

The basis of a democratic state is liberty.

The basis of a democratic state is liberty.

The greatest threat to freedom, as well as the most formidable enemy of it, is...

The greatest threat to freedom, as well as the most formidable enemy of it, is...

There is a sacred realm of privacy for every man and woman where he makes...

There is a sacred realm of privacy for every man and woman where he makes...