Acknowledge Quote by Aristotle
“Some things the legislator must find ready to his hand in a state, others he must provide. And therefore we can only say: May our state be constituted in such a manner as to be blessed with the goods of which fortune disposes (for we acknowledge her power): whereas virtue and goodness in the state are not a matter of chance but the result of knowledge and purpose. A city can be virtuous only when the citizens who have a share in the government are virtuous, and in our state all the citizens share in the government.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Politics, Book III, 4th century BC
A well‑run state depends on virtuous citizens and purposeful governance, not on luck.
In simple terms: Good government needs virtuous people.
Key Takeaway
Promote civic virtue and purposeful policies.
Themes
politics
virtue
governance
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- education reform
- public policy
- community service
- leadership training
Key Concepts
ethics
civic responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies foster virtue among citizens?
- What policies best align with purposeful governance?
A Different Perspective
Implementation is hindered by entrenched interests and apathy.
