“Nowadays, for the sake of the advantage which is to be gained from the public revenues and from office, men want to be always in office.”
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Pocket Aristotle
This book is a compact and accessible introduction to the extensive body of work by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. It distills key concepts from his treatises on logic, ethics, politics, and other subjects, making them more approachable for modern readers. more
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