Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fine actions than in the non-performance of base ones.

Quote by Aristotle

Topics: Action Quotes, Performance Quotes, Virtue Quotes

The end of labor is to gain leisure.

The end of labor is to gain leisure.

Most people would rather give than get affection.

Most people would rather give than get affection.

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

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

Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.

Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.

A friend to all is a friend to none.

A friend to all is a friend to none.

It is just that we should be grateful, not only to those with whose views...

It is just that we should be grateful, not only to those with whose views...

If one way be better than another, that you may be sure is nature's way.

If one way be better than another, that you may be sure is nature's way.

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...

Moral excellence comes about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just...

Moral excellence comes about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just...

Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all

Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all

Society punishes rebels; nature kills them

Society punishes rebels; nature kills them

Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the...

Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the...

We give up leisure in order that we may have leisure, just as we go...

We give up leisure in order that we may have leisure, just as we go...

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

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

For though we love both the truth and our friends, piety requires us to honor...

For though we love both the truth and our friends, piety requires us to honor...

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...

Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing

Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

This is the reason why mothers are more devoted to their children than fathers: it...

This is the reason why mothers are more devoted to their children than fathers: it...

Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.

Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.