The generality of men are naturally apt to be swayed by fear rather than reverence, and to refrain from evil rather because of the punishment that it brings than because of its own foulness.

Quote by Aristotle

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Philosophy is the science which considers truth

Philosophy is the science which considers truth

The least initial deviation from the truth is multiplied later a thousandfold.

The least initial deviation from the truth is multiplied later a thousandfold.

Education is the best provision for old age.

Education is the best provision for old age.

What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to...

What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to...

Our account does not rob mathematicians of their science, by disproving the actual existence of...

Our account does not rob mathematicians of their science, by disproving the actual existence of...

Politicians also have no leisure, because they are always aiming at something beyond political life...

Politicians also have no leisure, because they are always aiming at something beyond political life...

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...

The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control,...

The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control,...

A great city is not to be confounded with a populous one.

A great city is not to be confounded with a populous one.

There was never a genius without a tincture of madness.

There was never a genius without a tincture of madness.

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...

Quality is not an act, it is a habit.

Quality is not an act, it is a habit.

The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.

The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.

The state is a creation of nature and man is by nature a political animal.

The state is a creation of nature and man is by nature a political animal.

The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy...

The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy...

Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because...

Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because...

Adventure is worthwhile.

Adventure is worthwhile.

Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.

Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.

The building of friendship, family, community and love is complicated. We are so isolated in...

The building of friendship, family, community and love is complicated. We are so isolated in...

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile...it's the spiritual...

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile...it's the spiritual...