The philosopher's timeless wisdom on moral excellence and character development.
Aristotle
Ancient Greek Philosophy
“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
“Virtue is a disposition to behave in the right manner between the extremes of deficiency and excess.”
Nicomachean Ethics
“It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.”
Attributed
“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.”
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