More quotes by Aristotle

"Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well."
"Happiness is a state of activity."
"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."
"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance."
"Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit."