Aristotle ( 10 of 140 )
Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fine actions than in the nonperformance of base ones.
Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fine actions than in the nonperformance of base ones.
We give up leisure in order that we may have leisure, just as we go to war in order that read more
We give up leisure in order that we may have leisure, just as we go to war in order that we may have peace
To live happily is an inward power of the soul. -Aristotle.
To live happily is an inward power of the soul. -Aristotle.
The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons
The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons
No excellent soul is exempt from a mixture of madness.
No excellent soul is exempt from a mixture of madness.
You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to read more
You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.
Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach.
Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach.
Jealousy is both reasonable and belongs to reasonable men, while envy is base and belongs to the base, for the read more
Jealousy is both reasonable and belongs to reasonable men, while envy is base and belongs to the base, for the one makes himself get good things by jealousy, while the other does not allow his neighbour to have them through envy.
A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from read more
A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.
It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.
It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.
