Quotes about People by Aristotel

Aristotel Greek Philosopher

Man is naturally a political animal.

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Man is by nature a political animal

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All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire.

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Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way - that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.

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At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst.

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Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms.

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Different men seek after happiness in different ways and by different means, and so make for themselves different modes of life and forms of government.

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It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.

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Men create gods after their own image, not only with regard to their form but with regard to their mode of life.

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Most people would rather give than get affection.

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The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

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The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances.

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The young are permanently in a state resembling intoxication.

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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.

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Youth is easily deceived because it is quick to hope.

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Obstinate people can be divided into the opinionated, the ignorant, and the boorish.

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