Philosopher

The energy of the mind is the essence of life.

Men are swayed more by fear than by reverence.

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.

Mothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own.

Akal adalah ketidaksopanan yang dididik.

Even when laws have been written down, they ought not always to remain unaltered.

Some animals are cunning and evil-disposed, as the fox; others, as the dog, are fierce, friendly, and fawning. Some are gentle and easily tamed, as the elephant; some are susceptible of shame, and watchful, as the goose. Some are jealous and fond of ornament, as the peacock.

Persuasion is clearly a sort of demonstration, since we are most fully persuaded when we consider a thing to have been demonstrated.

It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken.

Dalam demokrasi, orang miskin akan memiliki lebih banyak kekuatan daripada orang kaya, karena mereka lebih banyak, dan keinginan mayoritas adalah yang tertinggi.

Perfect friendship is the friendship of men who are good, and alike in excellence; for these wish well alike to each other qua good, and they are good in themselves.

Men create gods after their own image, not only with regard to their form but with regard to their mode of life.

The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.

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

Untuk menulis dengan baik, ekspresikan diri Anda seperti orang biasa, tetapi berpikirlah seperti orang bijak. Atau, berpikirlah seperti orang bijak, tetapi bicaralah seperti orang kebanyakan.

The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances.

Manusia pada dasarnya adalah hewan politik.

Kebanyakan orang lebih suka memberi daripada mendapatkan kasih sayang.

All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.

The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.