Quotes from Aristotle

This communicating of a man's self to his friend works two contrary effects for it redoubleth joys, and cutteth griefs in half.

Those who have the command of the arms in a country are masters of the state, and have it in their power to make what revolutions they please. Thus, there is no end to observations on the difference between the measures likely to be pursued by a minister backed by a standing army, and those of a court awed by the fear of an armed people.

To give a satisfactory decision as to the truth it is necessary to be rather an arbitrator than a party to the dispute.

To love someone is to identify with them.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act by a habit.

We must as second best...take the least of the evils.

What is common to many is least taken care of, for all men have greater regard for what is their own than what they possess in common with others.

What lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do.

What the statesman is most anxious to produce is a certain moral character in his fellow citizens, namely a disposition to virtue and the performance of virtuous actions.

Whatsoever that be within us that feels, thinks, desires, and animates, is something celestial, divine, and, consequently, imperishable.

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.

Hope is a waking dream.

No great mind has ever existed without a touch of madness.

Happiness depends upon ourselves.

Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny.

Anybody can become angry — that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way — that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.

A friend to all is a friend to none.

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

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

Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.

To perceive is to suffer.