“The Importance of Balance in Social Life Friendliness, truthfulness, and humor are vital traits in how we connect with others. • Friendliness is about being kind but not fake. • Truthfulness is about being honest but not boastful. • A good sense of humor makes life fun, but it should never be used to hurt others. In all social situations, the best person is the one who finds the right balance - not too much and not too little of each virtue.” -The Nichomachean Ethics - For Everyone, Aristotle, Kindle Edition, pg. 75

“People admire ambitious people for their boldness and drive for greatness. They also value unambitious people for their humility. Because of this, ambition can seem good or bad, depending on the situation. The problem is that the virtue between ambition and lack of ambition doesn’t have a clear name. That’s why people sometimes argue whether ambition is good or bad. But like all virtues, there must be a middle ground—a balanced way to pursue honor. A person with the right amount of ambition doesn’t crave honor too much but also doesn’t ignore it when they deserve it. This balance may seem slightly ambitious or slightly unambitious at times, but it is the right way to live.” -The Nichomachean Ethics - For Everyone, Aristotle, Kindle Edition, pg. 71-72

“What Is Pride? Pride is the virtue of recognizing one’s true worth and claiming what is rightfully deserved—neither more nor less. A truly proud person believes they deserve great things, and they actually do. A vain person asks for more than they deserve. A humble person, on the other hand, deserves greatness but won’t acknowledge it. The proud person stands between these two extremes. They aim high but stay balanced, accepting only the honor that matches their true worth.” -The Nichomachean Ethics - For Everyone, Aristotle, Kindle Edition, pg. 69-70

“In the end, magnificence is about spending money in a way that leaves a lasting, positive impact.” -The Nichomachean Ethics - For Everyone, Aristotle, Kindled Edition, pg. 69