Aristotle

A city is composed of different kinds of men; similar people cannot bring a city into existence.

Aristotle

A common danger unites even the bitterest enemies.

Aristotle

A constitution is the arrangement of magistracies in a state.

Aristotle

A democracy exists whenever those who are free and are not well-off, being in the majority, are in sovereign control of government, an oligarchy when control lies with the rich and better-born, these being few.

Aristotle

A democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth, no property, and vulgar employments.

Aristotle

A flatterer is a friend who is your inferior, or pretends to be so.

Aristotle

A friend is another I.

Aristotle

A gentleman is not disturbed by anything.

Aristotle

A good style must, first of all, be clear. It must not be mean or above the dignity of the subject. It must be appropriate.

Aristotle

A government which is composed of the middle class more nearly approximates to democracy than to oligarchy, and is the safest of the imperfect forms of government.

Aristotle