Concerned Quote by Aristotle
“Excellence, then, is a state concerned with choice, lying in a mean, relative to us, this being determined by reason and in the way in which the man of practical wisdom would determine it.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, Book VI, 350 BC
Excellence is a balanced choice, a mean relative to us, determined by reason and practical wisdom.
In simple terms: Excellence is a reasoned, balanced choice.
Key Takeaway
Pursue the rational mean in actions.
Themes
virtue
reason
balance
practical wisdom
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
didactic
Type
philosophical
instructional
When to use this quote
- decision making
- leadership training
- personal development
- education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
virtue ethics
logic
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify the rational mean in a dilemma?
- What role does practical wisdom play in your choices?
A Different Perspective
The “mean” can be ambiguous in complex situations.
