Friendly Quote by Aristotle
“Our judgments when we are pleased and friendly are not the same as when we are pained and hostile.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Nicomachean Ethics, 350 BC
Moral judgments shift with emotional states; fairness requires recognizing this bias.
In simple terms: Our feelings change our judgments.
Key Takeaway
Judge fairly despite emotions.
Themes
ethics
emotion
judgment
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
moral psychology
bias awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you separate feeling from judgment?
A Different Perspective
Emotions can still cloud rationality.
