Aristotle

Aristotle

1,638quotes

Quotes by Aristotle

Aristotle's insights on:

Metaphysics is universal and is exclusively concerned with primary substance. And here we will have the science to study that which is, both in its essence and in the properties which it has.
"
Metaphysics is universal and is exclusively concerned with primary substance. And here we will have the science to study that which is, both in its essence and in the properties which it has.
All Earthquakes and Disasters are warnings; there's too much corruption in the world.
"
All Earthquakes and Disasters are warnings; there's too much corruption in the world.
The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life -- knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live.
"
The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life -- knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live.
Happiness is something final and complete in itself, As being the aim and end of practical activities whatever... Happiness then we define as the active exercise of the mind In conformity with perfect goodness or virtue.
"
Happiness is something final and complete in itself, As being the aim and end of practical activities whatever... Happiness then we define as the active exercise of the mind In conformity with perfect goodness or virtue.
For contemplation is both the highest form of activity since the intellect is the highest thing in us, and the objects that it apprehends are the highest things that can be known, and also it is the most continuous, because we are more capable of continuous contemplation than we are of any practical activity.
"
For contemplation is both the highest form of activity since the intellect is the highest thing in us, and the objects that it apprehends are the highest things that can be known, and also it is the most continuous, because we are more capable of continuous contemplation than we are of any practical activity.
The good of man is the active exercise of his souls faculties in conformity with excellence or virtue, or if there be several human excellences or virtues, in conformity with the best and most perfect among them.
"
The good of man is the active exercise of his souls faculties in conformity with excellence or virtue, or if there be several human excellences or virtues, in conformity with the best and most perfect among them.
You are never too old to set another goal. Or to dream a new dream.
"
You are never too old to set another goal. Or to dream a new dream.
It is better to rise from life as from a banquet - neither thirsty nor drunken.
"
It is better to rise from life as from a banquet - neither thirsty nor drunken.
There is no great genius withou some touch of madness.
"
There is no great genius withou some touch of madness.
Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.
"
Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.
Showing 1 to 10 of 1,638 results