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...
The friend of wisdom is also a friend of the myth. Aristotle
The friend of wisdom is also a friend of the myth.
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.
The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. Aristotle
The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. Aristotle
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
Happiness then, is found to be something perfect and self sufficient, being the end to which our actions are directed. Aristotle
Happiness then, is found to be something perfect and self sufficient, being the end to which our actions are directed.
Happiness is a quality of the soul...not a function of one's material circumstances Aristotle
Happiness is a quality of the soul...not a function of one's material circumstances
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.
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.
Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit. Aristotle
Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.
All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. Aristotle
All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire.
Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind. Aristotle
Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind.
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.