Aristotle Quotes

“Happiness depends upon ourselves.”

“Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.”

“Happiness is a state of activity.”

“The happy life is thought to be one of excellence; now an excellent life requires exertion.”

“Happiness is the settling of the soul into its most appropriate spot.”

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

“Virtue is a disposition to behave in the right manner between the extremes of deficiency and excess.”

“It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.”

“The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.”

“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution.”

“A friend to all is a friend to none.”

“Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.”

“Without friends, no one would want to live, even if he had all other goods.”

“Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.”

“The antidote for fifty enemies is one friend.”

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”

“The more you know, the more you realize you don't know.”

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”

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

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”