Art Quote by Anonymous
““Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. —Aristotle””
About This Quote
Source Book: Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle, 4th century BC
Excellence arises from repeated right actions; virtue is built through habit, not innate.
In simple terms: Excellence is a habit formed by practice.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate good habits daily.
Themes
virtue
habit
excellence
practice
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- professional training
- sports
- education
- leadership
Key Concepts
Aristotelian ethics
habit formation
moral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits define your success?
- How can you start a new positive habit?
A Different Perspective
Habits can be hard to change and may require sustained effort.
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