Lies Quote by Aristotle
““Whatever lies within our power to do lies also within our power not to do.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, c. 350 BC
Human freedom includes both the ability to act and the choice to refrain, highlighting moral responsibility.
In simple terms: We can choose to act or not.
Key Takeaway
Exercise restraint wisely.
Themes
ethics
free will
responsibility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- lawmaking
- personal decisions
- leadership
- environmental policy
Key Concepts
philosophy
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- When is inaction more ethical?
- How do you balance action and restraint?
A Different Perspective
Choosing in can have negative consequences.
