Tragedy is an imitation of a whole and complete action of some amplitude. . . . Now a whole is that which has a beginning, a middle, and an end.

Quote by Aristotle

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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...

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...

People generally despise where they flatter

People generally despise where they flatter

Men are swayed more by fear than by reverence.

Men are swayed more by fear than by reverence.

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

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

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...

The beginning of reform is not so much to equalize property as to train the...

The beginning of reform is not so much to equalize property as to train the...

Perfect friendship is the friendship of men who are good, and alike in excellence; for...

Perfect friendship is the friendship of men who are good, and alike in excellence; for...

Friendship is essentially a partnership.

Friendship is essentially a partnership.

The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things...

The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things...

Beauty is the gift of God.

Beauty is the gift of God.

Quality is not an act, it is a habit.

Quality is not an act, it is a habit.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.

Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.

Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.

Yellow-colored objects appear to be gold

Yellow-colored objects appear to be gold

Limits exist only in the mind

Limits exist only in the mind

The best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my...

The best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my...

Art not only imitates nature, but also completes its deficiencies.

Art not only imitates nature, but also completes its deficiencies.

Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into...

Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into...

Vermont's a place where barns come painted, Red as a strong man's heart, Where stout...

Vermont's a place where barns come painted, Red as a strong man's heart, Where stout...