More quotes by Aristotle

"A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side."
"I have gained this by philosophy … I do without being ordered what some are constrained to do by their fear of the law."
"A friend to all is a friend to none."
"The secret to humor is surprise."
"Learning is an ornament in prosperity, a refuge in adversity, and a provision in old age."