Excellence Quote by Aristotle
““for nobility is excellence of race.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Politics, 350 BC
Nobility is defined as the excellence of a race, implying a hierarchical view of virtue tied to lineage.
In simple terms: Nobility equals superior lineage.
Question inherited status.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political theory
- education
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is virtue truly inherited?
- How do we define nobility today?
Modern ethics reject hereditary superiority.