Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle was born circa 384 B.C. in Stagira, Greece. When he turned 17, he enrolled in Plato’s Academy. In 338, he began tutoring Alexander the Great. In 335, Aristotle founded his own...
What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. Aristotle
What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.
Men do not become tyrants in order that they may not suffer cold. Aristotle
Men do not become tyrants in order that they may not suffer cold.
Distance does not break off the friendship absolutely, but only the activity of it. Aristotle
Distance does not break off the friendship absolutely, but only the activity of it.
Whatever lies within our power to do lies also within our power not to do. Aristotle
Whatever lies within our power to do lies also within our power not to do.
All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth. Aristotle
All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth.
All men by nature desire knowledge. Aristotle
All men by nature desire knowledge.
For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them. Aristotle
For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.
Learning is not child's play; we cannot learn without pain. Aristotle
Learning is not child's play; we cannot learn without pain.
Courage is the mother of all virtues because without it, you cannot consistently perform the others. Aristotle
Courage is the mother of all virtues because without it, you cannot consistently perform the others.
If things do not turn out as we wish, we should wish for them as they turn out. Aristotle
If things do not turn out as we wish, we should wish for them as they turn out.
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. Aristotle
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self.
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
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.