In a republic this rule ought to be observed: that the majority should not have the predominant power.

The rule of friendship means there should be mutual sympathy between them, each supplying what the other lacks and trying to benefit the other, always using friendly and sincere words.

In the common people there is no wisdom, no penetration, no power of judgment

What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes.

What then is freedom ? The power to live as one wishes

The higher we are placed, the more humbly we should walk.