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. . . Political society exists for the sake of noble actions, and not of mere companionship.
The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the other classes.
The weak are always anxious for justice and equality. The strong pay no heed to either.
Great is the good fortune of a state in which the citizens have a moderate and sufficient property.
Men come together in cities in order to live: they remain together in order to live the good life
The only stable state is the one in which all men are equal before the law.
When there is no middle class, and the poor greatly exceed in number, troubles arise, and the state soon comes to an end.
Man perfected by society is the best of all animals; he is the most terrible of all when he lives without law, and without justice.
