We make war that we may live in peace. Aristotle on war
Excellence, then, is a state concerned with choice, lying in a mean, relative to us, this being determined by reason and in the way in which the man of practical wisdom would determine it. Aristotle on wisdom
The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom. Aristotle on wisdom
Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit. Aristotle on work
Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. Aristotle on work
All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. Aristotle on action
Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference. Aristotle on beauty
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. Aristotle on courage
Happiness depends upon ourselves. Aristotle on happiness
Different men seek after happiness indifferent ways and by different means, and so make for themselves different modes of life and forms of government. Aristotle on happiness
Men are swayed more by fear than by reverence. Aristotle on religion