Men acquire a particular quality by constantly acting in a particular way.

Quote by Aristotle

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The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best...

The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best...

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

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

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

The body is at its best between the ages of thirty and thirty-five; the mind...

The body is at its best between the ages of thirty and thirty-five; the mind...

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

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

Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach.

Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach.

But Nature flies from the infinite, for the infinite is unending or imperfect, and Nature...

But Nature flies from the infinite, for the infinite is unending or imperfect, and Nature...

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...

The basis of a democratic state is liberty.

The basis of a democratic state is liberty.

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...

Bashfulness is an ornament to youth, but a reproach to old age.

Bashfulness is an ornament to youth, but a reproach to old age.

The happy life is thought to be one of excellence; now an excellent life requires...

The happy life is thought to be one of excellence; now an excellent life requires...

Happiness depends upon ourselves.

Happiness depends upon ourselves.

Beauty is the gift of God.

Beauty is the gift of God.

For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.

For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.

You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality...

You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality...

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,...

Misfortune shows those who are not really friends.

Misfortune shows those who are not really friends.

Profit in business comes from repeat customers, customers that boast about your project or service,...

Profit in business comes from repeat customers, customers that boast about your project or service,...

A girl's legs are her best friends... but even the best of friends must part.

A girl's legs are her best friends... but even the best of friends must part.