Definitions Quote by Aristotle
“We are what we repeatedly do... excellence, therefore, isn't just an act, but a habit and life isn't just a series of events, but an ongoing process of self-definition.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, 4th century BC
Excellence comes from repeated actions; habits shape identity, not isolated events.
In simple terms: Good habits create a good life.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate consistent, positive habits.
Themes
habit
excellence
identity
Mood
motivational
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- professional practice
- personal development
Key Concepts
virtue ethics
habit formation
self‑definition
Questions to Reflect On
- What habit defines you?
- How can you turn a good action into a habit?
A Different Perspective
Habits can be hard to change without support.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
