Character Is That Which Reveals Moral Purpose,

Men Are Swayed More By Fear Than By Reverence.

Republics Decline Into Democracies And Democracies Degenerate Into Despotisms.

This Much Then, Is Clear: In All Our Conduct It Is The Mean That Is To Be Commended.

The Generality Of Men Are Naturally Apt To Be Swayed By Fear Rather Than Reverence, And To Refrain From Evil Rather Because Of The Punishment That It Brings Than Because Of Its Own Foulness.

Courage Is A Mean With Regard To Fear And Confidence.