Aristotle

Born:

384 BC

Died:

322 BC
Greek philosopher
Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
It is well to be up before daybreak
It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health,...
Adventure is worthwhile.
Adventure is worthwhile.
Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies
Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.
Hope is a waking dream.
Hope is a waking dream.
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.
Learning is an ornament in prosperity
Learning is an ornament in prosperity, a refuge in adversity, and a...
Education is the best provision for old age
Education is the best provision for old age.
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.
Without friends no one would choose to live
Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods.
A friend to all is a friend to none
A friend to all is a friend to none.
Wishing to be friends is quick work
Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening...
Friendship is essentially a partnership
Friendship is essentially a partnership.
Friendship is essentially a partnership
Friendship is essentially a partnership.
What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies
What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.
Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work
Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.
The energy of the mind is the essence of life
The energy of the mind is the essence of life.
Happiness depends upon ourselves
Happiness depends upon ourselves.
Quality is not an act, it is a habit
Quality is not an act, it is a habit.
You will never do anything in the world without courage
You will never do anything in the world without courage. It is the greatest...
Love is composed of single soul inhabiting two bodies
Love is composed of single soul inhabiting two bodies.
We are what we repeatedly do
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.