For the desire of the true good is naturally implanted in the minds of men; only error leads them aside out of the way in pursuit of the false.

Some, deeming it the highest good to want for nothing, spare no pains to attain affluence; others, judging the good to be that to which respect is most worthily paid, strive to win the reverence of their fellow-citizens by the attainment of official dignity.

Some there are who fix the chief good in supreme power; these either wish themselves to enjoy sovereignty, or try to attach themselves to those who have it.

Those, again, who think renown to be something of supreme excellence are in haste to spread abroad the glory of their name either through the arts of war or of peace.

A great many measure the attainment of good by joy and gladness of heart; these think it the height of happiness to give themselves over to pleasure.