Desire Quote by Aristotle
“No one who desires to become good will become good unless he does good things.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, Book II, 350 BC
Goodness requires action; desire alone is insufficient without doing good deeds.
In simple terms: To be good, you must act good.
Key Takeaway
Act on your moral intentions.
Themes
ethics
action
virtue
Mood
motivational
reflective
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- community service
- education
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
practical wisdom
Questions to Reflect On
- What good deeds can you start today?
- How do you translate desire into action?
A Different Perspective
Good intentions without action are empty.
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