Hence poetry is something more philosophic and of graver import than history, since its statements are rather of the nature of universals, whereas those of history are singulars.

Quote by Aristotle

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We must no more ask whether the soul and body are one than ask whether...

We must no more ask whether the soul and body are one than ask whether...

Change in all things is sweet.

Change in all things is sweet.

Great men are always of a nature originally melancholy.

Great men are always of a nature originally melancholy.

The activity of happiness must occupy an entire lifetime; for one swallow does not a...

The activity of happiness must occupy an entire lifetime; for one swallow does not a...

Inferiors revolt in order that they may be equal, and equals that they may be...

Inferiors revolt in order that they may be equal, and equals that they may be...

Man, when perfected, is the best of animals, but when separated from law and justice,...

Man, when perfected, is the best of animals, but when separated from law and justice,...

Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.

Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken.

It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken.

Wit is educated insolence.

Wit is educated insolence.

Most people would rather give than get affection.

Most people would rather give than get affection.

Madness is badness of spirit, when one seeks profit from all sources

Madness is badness of spirit, when one seeks profit from all sources

To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice and, while it is true...

To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice and, while it is true...

Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference.

Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference.

A true friend is one soul in two bodies.

A true friend is one soul in two bodies.

He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he...

He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he...

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

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

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies

We must reach out our hand in friendship and dignity both to those who would...

We must reach out our hand in friendship and dignity both to those who would...

Don't ever dare to take your college as a matter of course - because, like...

Don't ever dare to take your college as a matter of course - because, like...