A good character carries with it the highest power of causing a thing to be believed. It is more difficult to organize a peace than to win a war; but the fruits of victory will be lost if the peace is not organized. Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods. To the sober person adventurous conduct often seems insanity. If happiness is activity in accordance with excellence, it is reasonable that it should be in accordance with the highest excellence. The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching. The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. The soul can not think without a picture. The unfortunate need people who will be kind to them; the prosperous need people to be kind to. The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom. | 
