Politicians also have no leisure, because they are always aiming at something beyond political life itself, power and glory, or happiness. Aristotle
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Quality is not an act, it is a habit. Aristotle
Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind. Aristotle
The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. Aristotle
The best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake. Aristotle
The energy of the mind is the essence of life. Aristotle
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
The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances. Aristotle
The least initial deviation from the truth is multiplied later a thousandfold. Aristotle
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
The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching. Aristotle
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. Aristotle
The secret to humor is surprise. Aristotle
The state comes into existence for the sake of life and continues to exist for the sake of good life. Aristotle
The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival. Aristotle
The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom. Aristotle
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
There is no great genius without a mixture of madness. Aristotle
Therefore, the good of man must be the end of the science of politics. Aristotle
Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them for these only gave them life, those the art of living well. Aristotle
Those who excel in virtue have the best right of all to rebel, but then they are of all men the least inclined to do so. Aristotle
Thou wilt find rest from vain fancies if thou doest every act in life as though it were thy last. Aristotle
To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice and, while it is true that the suicide braves death, he does it not for some noble object but to escape some ill. Aristotle
We make war that we may live in peace. Aristotle
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
What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. Aristotle
What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do. Aristotle
Whether if soul did not exist time would exist or not, is a question that may fairly be asked for if there cannot be someone to count there cannot be anything that can be counted, so that evidently there cannot be number for number is either what has been, or what can be, counted. Aristotle
Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god. Aristotle
Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit. Aristotle
Wit is educated insolence. Aristotle
You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor. Aristotle
Youth is easily deceived because it is quick to hope. Aristotle
