Art Quote by Aristotle
“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.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.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Nicomachean Ethics, 350 BC
Excellence arises from repeated right actions; habits form character, not innate virtue.
In simple terms: Excellence is a habit formed by doing right things repeatedly.
Key Takeaway
Build good habits to achieve excellence.
Themes
virtue
habit
character
excellence
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- skill practice
- professional development
- education
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What habit will you start today?
- How do you maintain consistency?
A Different Perspective
Habits require discipline and may be hard to sustain.
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