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“It is easy to perform a good action, but not easy to acquire a settled habit of performing such actions.” quote by Aristotle
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“It is easy to perform a good action, but not easy to acquire a settled habit of performing such actions.”

Aristotle

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Source Treat: Nicomachean Ethics, 4th century BC

Good actions are easy, but forming a consistent habit of them is hard.

In simple terms: Doing good is easy; habit is hard.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate consistency.

Themes

virtue habit self‑discipline

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • education
  • leadership
  • health routines

Key Concepts

ethical theory habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small habit can you start today?
  • How will you sustain it?
A Different Perspective

Habits also require motivation and environment.

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