Aristotle Quote by Aristotle
““Every skill and every inquiry, and similarly every action and rational choice, is thought to aim at some good; and so the good had been aptly described as that at which everything aims.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: “Nicomachean Ethics” by Aristotle, 4th century BC
All actions aim at some perceived good; the good is the ultimate end that guides rational choice and behavior
In simple terms: All actions pursue an ultimate good
Identify the ultimate good guiding your choices
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- ethical debates
- personal goal setting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the highest good you pursue?
- How do you align daily actions with that good?
May oversimplify complex motives