151 Quotes By Aristotle


But if nothing but soul, or in soul mind, is qualified to count, it is impossible for there to be time unless there is soul, but only that of which time is an attribute, i.e. if change can exist without soul.
Aristotle on change

You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.
Aristotle on courage

Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others.
Aristotle on courage

Courage is a mean with regard to fear and confidence.
Aristotle on courage

To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice and, while it is true that the suicide braves death, he does it not for some noble object but to escape some ill.
Aristotle on death

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
Aristotle on education

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
Aristotle on education

Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.
Aristotle on education

Education is the best provision for old age.
Aristotle on education

If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in government to the utmost.
Aristotle on equality

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.
Aristotle on fear

I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law.
Aristotle on fear

Courage is a mean with regard to fear and confidence.
Aristotle on fear

The generality of men are naturally apt to be swayed by fear rather than reverence, and to refrain from evil rather because of the punishment that it brings than because of its own foulness.
Aristotle on fear

Men are swayed more by fear than by reverence.
Aristotle on fear

A friend to all is a friend to none.
Aristotle on friendship

Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.
Aristotle on friendship

My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake.
Aristotle on friendship

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

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