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“I say that habit's but a long practice, friend, and this becomes men's nature in the end.” quote by Aristotle
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“I say that habit's but a long practice, friend, and this becomes men's nature in the end.”

Aristotle

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Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, Book II, 350 BC

Habits form through repeated actions, eventually defining character and nature.

In simple terms: Habits become nature.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate good habits deliberately.

Themes

habit character nature

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

ethical practical

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • skill development
  • moral education
  • leadership training

Key Concepts

virtue ethics behavioral formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habit defines you?
  • How can you reshape a negative habit?
A Different Perspective

Habits can be hard to change once entrenched.

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