To write well, express yourself like the common people, but... - 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."

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

"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."

"Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence."

"To write well, express yourself like the common people, but think like a wise man."