Quotes by Aristotel, page 5
127 quotes by Aristotel
Aristotel - greek Philosopher
Also called: Aristote.
Life period: 384 BC - 322 BC
Origin country: Greece
Biography: Was a Greek philosopher, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. He wrote on many different subjects, including physics, metaphysics, poetry, theater, music, logic, rhetoric, politics, government, ethics, biology and zoology.
The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.
Quote by Aristotel about virtue, people
The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances.
Quote by Aristotel about people, dignity, circumstances, grace, ideal, man, life
The least initial deviation from the truth is multiplied later a thousand times.
Quote by Aristotel about truth
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.
Quote by Aristotel about virtue, nature, habits, moral
The more thou dost advance, the more thy feet pitfalls will meet. The Path that leadeth on is lighted by one fire- the light of daring burning in the heart. The more one dares, the more he shall obtain. The more he fears, the more that light shall...
Quote by Aristotel about light, fire, fire brigade, heart
The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the other classes.
Quote by Aristotel about politics, perfection
The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.
Quote by Aristotel about knowledge, teaching, power
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
Quote by Aristotel about education, bitter
The state is a creation of nature and man is by nature a political animal.
Quote by Aristotel about politics, nature, creation, state, man
The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival.
Quote by Aristotel about life, survival, value, power
The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.
Quote by Aristotel about justice, virtue, wisdom
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.
Quote by Aristotel about wisdom, danger, things, man, life
The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal.
Quote by Aristotel about philosophy, things
