Aristotle Quote by Herminia Ibarra
““Aristotle observed that people become virtuous by acting virtuous: if you do good, you’ll be good.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Harvard Business Review, “The Power of Acting Virtuous,” 2016
Virtue develops through repeated virtuous actions; behavior shapes character, not just intentions.
In simple terms: Doing good builds a good character.
Key Takeaway
Act virtuously to become virtuous.
Themes
virtue
behavior
character development
psychology
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
self‑help
When to use this quote
- leadership training
- ethical decision‑making
- personal development workshops
Key Concepts
habit formation
ethical practice
role modeling
Questions to Reflect On
- What small virtuous actions can you start today?
- How do habits reinforce moral identity?
A Different Perspective
Changing behavior may be hard without internal motivation.
