Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 13
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 10
Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 7
He who is to be a good ruler must have first been ruled. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 5
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. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 3
We praise a man who feels angry on the right grounds and against the right persons and also in the right manner at the right moment and for the right length of time. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 2
The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life - knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 2
A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 2
Moral excellence comes about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just acts, temperate by doing temperate acts, brave by doing brave acts. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 1
The moral virtues, then, are produced in us neither by nature nor against nature. Nature, indeed, prepares in us the ground for their reception, but their complete formation is the product of habit. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 1
Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing. Aristotle Ancient Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 1
Mothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 1
Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence. Aristotle Ancient Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 1
Learning is not child's play; we cannot learn without pain. Aristotle Ancient Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 1
First, have a definite, clear practical ideal; a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends; wisdom, money, materials, and methods. Third, adjust all your means to that end. Aristotle Ancient Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 0
Happiness belongs to the self-sufficient. Aristotle Ancient Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 0