"The citizen in an absolute sense is defined by no other thing so much as by sharing in decision and office."

"The secret to humor is surprise."

"The citizen in an absolute sense is not defined by any other thing so much as by his participation in the judicial and executive power."

"He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god."

"Anybody can become angry — that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way — that is not within everyb…"