Good has two meanings: it means that which is good absolutely and that which is good for somebody.

Quote by Aristotle

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For one swallow does not make a summer, nor does one day; and so too...

For one swallow does not make a summer, nor does one day; and so too...

A little kingdom I possess, where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard the task...

A little kingdom I possess, where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard the task...

Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are...

Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are...

The mass of mankind are evidently slavish in their tastes, preferring a life suitable to...

The mass of mankind are evidently slavish in their tastes, preferring a life suitable to...

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for...

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for...

Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.

Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.

Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right...

Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right...

The weaker are always anxious for justice and equality. The strong pay no heed to...

The weaker are always anxious for justice and equality. The strong pay no heed to...

To the query, ''What is a friend?'' his reply was ''A single soul dwelling in...

To the query, ''What is a friend?'' his reply was ''A single soul dwelling in...

The end of labor is to gain leisure.

The end of labor is to gain leisure.

Temperance is a mean with regard to pleasures.

Temperance is a mean with regard to pleasures.

Most people would rather give than get affection.

Most people would rather give than get affection.

Of all the varieties of virtues, liberalism is the most beloved.

Of all the varieties of virtues, liberalism is the most beloved.

There are things which seem incredible to most men who have not studied mathematics.

There are things which seem incredible to most men who have not studied mathematics.

Youth is easily deceived, because it is quick to hope.

Youth is easily deceived, because it is quick to hope.

He who is to be a good ruler must have first been ruled.

He who is to be a good ruler must have first been ruled.

A constitution is the arrangement of magistracies in a state.

A constitution is the arrangement of magistracies in a state.

Education is the best provision for old age.

Education is the best provision for old age.

We praise a man who feels angry on the right grounds and against the right...

We praise a man who feels angry on the right grounds and against the right...

Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.

Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.