The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.

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 do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.

Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal.

Therefore, the good of man must be the end of the science of politics.

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.