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

Quote by Aristotle

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In making a speech one must study three points: first, the means of producing persuasion;...

In making a speech one must study three points: first, the means of producing persuasion;...

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...

There are things which seem incredible to most men who have not studied mathematics.

There are things which seem incredible to most men who have not studied mathematics.

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for...

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for...

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...

In practical matters the end is not mere speculative knowledge of what is to be...

In practical matters the end is not mere speculative knowledge of what is to be...

We become just by performing just actions, temperate by performing temperate actions, brave by performing...

We become just by performing just actions, temperate by performing temperate actions, brave by performing...

What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing.

What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing.

Man punishes the action, but God the intention

Man punishes the action, but God the intention

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 basis of a democratic state is liberty.

The basis of a democratic state is liberty.

Man is naturally a political animal.

Man is naturally a political animal.

Quality is not an act, it is a habit.

Quality is not an act, it is a habit.

Adventure is worthwhile.

Adventure is worthwhile.

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.

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons

All men by nature desire to know.

All men by nature desire to know.

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...

Different men seek after happiness in different ways and by different means, and so make...

Different men seek after happiness in different ways and by different means, and so make...

The soul never thinks without a picture.

The soul never thinks without a picture.