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“Temperance and bravery, then, are ruined by excess and deficiency, but preserved by the mean.” quote by Aristotle
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“Temperance and bravery, then, are ruined by excess and deficiency, but preserved by the mean.”

Aristotle

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Virtue lies in moderation; excess and deficiency both harm, the mean preserves balance.

In simple terms: Balance is virtuous.

Key Takeaway

Seek the middle path.

Themes

moderation virtue ethics

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • diet
  • financial spending
  • emotional regulation
  • leadership decisions

Key Concepts

Aristotelian philosophy golden mean self‑control

Questions to Reflect On

  • What excess do you notice?
  • How can you identify the mean?
A Different Perspective

Finding the mean can be ambiguous.

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