We give up leisure in order that we may have leisure, just as we go to war in order that we may have peace

Quote by Aristotle

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All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.

All virtue is summed up in dealing justly.

Of all the varieties of virtues, liberalism is the most beloved.

Of all the varieties of virtues, liberalism is the most beloved.

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...

Tragedy is an imitation of a whole and complete action of some amplitude. . ....

Tragedy is an imitation of a whole and complete action of some amplitude. . ....

The energy of the mind is the essence of life.

The energy of the mind is the essence of life.

It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.

It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.

The young are permanently in a state resembling intoxication.

The young are permanently in a state resembling intoxication.

It is not once nor twice but times without number that the same ideas make...

It is not once nor twice but times without number that the same ideas make...

To be successful, keep looking tanned, live in an elegant building (even if you're in...

To be successful, keep looking tanned, live in an elegant building (even if you're in...

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

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

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought...

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought...

The quality of life is determined by its activities.

The quality of life is determined by its activities.

Life is full of chances and changes, and the most prosperous of men may...meet with...

Life is full of chances and changes, and the most prosperous of men may...meet with...

Men create gods after their own image, not only with regard to their form but...

Men create gods after their own image, not only with regard to their form but...

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,...

For as the eyes of bats are to the blaze of day, so is the...

For as the eyes of bats are to the blaze of day, so is the...

Homer has taught all other poets the art of telling lies skillfully.

Homer has taught all other poets the art of telling lies skillfully.

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...

You'll never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you...

You'll never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you...

Tough times are like physical exercise. You may not like it while you are doing...

Tough times are like physical exercise. You may not like it while you are doing...