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Wisdom Quotes by Aristotle
- We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
- It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
- I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.
- Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.
- The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.
- The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in…
- Excellence, then, is a state concerned with choice, lying in a mean, relative to us, this being determined by reason and in the way in…
- Knowing what is right does not make a sagacious man.
- Happiness itself is sufficient excuse. Beautiful things are right and true; so beautiful actions are those pleasing to the gods. Wise men have an inward…
- Phronimos, possessing practical wisdom . But the only virtue special to a ruler is practical wisdom; all the others must be possessed, so it seems,…
- It is clear, then, that wisdom is knowledge having to do with certain principles and causes. But now, since it is this knowledge that we…
- The life of theoretical philosophy is the best and happiest a man can lead. Few men are capable of it and then only intermittently. For…
- Virtue makes us aim at the right end, and practical wisdom makes us take the right means.
- The most important relationship we can all have is the one you have with yourself, the most important journey you can take is one of…
- Doubt is the beginning of wisdom
- True happiness flows from the possession of wisdom and virtue and not from the possession of external goods.
- Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.
- It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.
- First, have a definite, clear practical ideal; a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends; wisdom, money, materials, and methods.…
- All men seek one goal : success or happiness. The only way to achieve true success is to express yourself completely in service to society.…
More Wisdom Quotes
- Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life. — Aristophanes
- I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greater or… — Pietro Aretino
- The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he… — Aristotle
- The wise are wise only because they love. The fool are fools only because they think they can understand love. — Paulo Coelho
- Wisdom is knowing that if you bend, you don't have to break. Sometimes it is necessary to go with the flow of… — Frederick Lenz
- We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. — Aristotle
- It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. — Aristotle
- I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. — Aristotle