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Wise Quotes by Aristotle
- The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.
- The gods too are fond of a joke.
- 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…
- We praise a man who feels angry on the right grounds and against the right persons and also in the right manner at the right…
- At first he who invented any art that went beyond the common perceptions of man was naturally admired by men, not only because there was…
- 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…
- Whereas young people become accomplished in geometry and mathematics, and wise within these limits, prudent young people do not seem to be found. The reason…
- The argument of Alcidamas: Everyone honours the wise. Thus the Parians have honoured Archilochus, in spite of his bitter tongue; the Chians Homer, though he…
- Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many…
- To write well, express yourself like the common people, but think like a wise man.
- The man who is truly good and wise will bear with dignity whatever fortune sends, and will always make the best of his circumstances.
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- The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain. — Aristotle
- The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he… — Aristotle
- We praise a man who feels angry on the right grounds and against the right persons and also in the right manner… — Aristotle