"The state is by nature clearly prior to the family and to the individual, since the whole is of necessity prior to the part."

"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…"

"The courage of a man is shown in commanding, of a woman in obeying."

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."

"To love someone is to identify with them."