5 Quotes
Aristotle on Virtue
The philosopher's timeless wisdom on moral excellence and character development.
Aristotle
Ancient Greek Philosophy
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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
— Aristotle
Often attributed to Aristotle, this is a paraphrase by Will Durant
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“Virtue is a disposition to behave in the right manner between the extremes of deficiency and excess.”
— Aristotle
Nicomachean Ethics
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“It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.”
— Aristotle
Attributed
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“The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.”
— Aristotle
Nicomachean Ethics
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“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution.”
— Aristotle
Attributed
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