"I have gained this from philosophy: that..." - Quote by Aristotle

“Everything is done with a goal, and that goal is "good."”

“Worms are the intestines of the earth.”

“The true nature of anything is what it becomes at its highest.”

“When he who hears does not know what he who speaks means, and when he who speaks does not know what he himself means, that is philosophy.”

“I condemn equally those who choose to praise man, those who choose to condemn him and those who choose to divert themselves, and I can only approve of those who seek with groans.”

“The superfluous, a very necessary thing.”

“You will find it easier to accept contrary views, knowing that you are not defined by anything or anyone external to yourself.”

“I mean, I've always been a libertarian. Leave everybody alone. Let everybody else do what they want. Just stay out of everybody else's hair.”

“The foundations of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality, and the preeminence of free government be exemplified by all the attributes which can win the affections of its citizens, and command the respect of the world.”