Philosophy begins with wonder.
Aristotle
Philosophy Origin, Wonder and Philosophy, Intellectual Curiosity, Inquiry, Thought Exploration
Aristotle’s Quotes On Topics
Beauty Power | Soulmates | Ultimate Good | Legal Framework | Friendship | Intellectual Practice | Insatiable Desire | Hatred Desire | Fruit Consumption | Spiritual Beauty | Youth Importance | Virtue Limitations | Desire And Intellect | Soul Beauty | Happiness Truth | Moral Goals | Knowledge Depth | Existential Philosophy | Youth Hope | True Freedom | More
More Aristotle Quotes
“All men by nature desire knowledge.” Aristotle
Innate Curiosity, Natural Learning, Knowledge Pursuit, Intellectual Drive, Human Nature
Aristotle Innate Curiosity, Natural Learning, Knowledge Pursuit, Intellectual Drive, Human Nature“Nature does nothing uselessly.” Aristotle
Purposeful Creation, Natural Efficiency, Functional Existence, Environmental Wisdom, Biological Insight
Aristotle Purposeful Creation, Natural Efficiency, Functional Existence, Environmental Wisdom, Biological Insight“Good laws, if they are not obeyed, do not constitute good government.” Aristotle
Good Laws, Legal Obedience, Governance Truth, Law Enforcement, Political Integrity
Aristotle Good Laws, Legal Obedience, Governance Truth, Law Enforcement, Political Integrity“The character which results from wealth is that of a prosperous fool.” Aristotle
Wealth Character, Prosperous Fool, Materialism Effects, Character Development, Wealth Influence
Aristotle Wealth Character, Prosperous Fool, Materialism Effects, Character Development, Wealth Influence“A democracy exists whenever those who are free and are not well-off, being in the majority, are in sovereign control of government, an oligarchy when control lies with the rich and better-born, these being few.” Aristotle
Democracy Government, Political Power, Majority Rule, Oligarchy Control, Wealthy Power
Aristotle Democracy Government, Political Power, Majority Rule, Oligarchy Control, Wealthy Power“Beauty is the gift of God.” Aristotle
Divine Beauty, Gift Beauty, God’s Gift, Spiritual Beauty, Beauty Grace
Aristotle Divine Beauty, Gift Beauty, God’s Gift, Spiritual Beauty, Beauty Grace“Politicians also have no leisure, because they are always aiming at something beyond political life itself, power and glory, or happiness.” Aristotle
Political Power, Political Life, Political Pursuit, Power Glory, Political Happiness
Aristotle Political Power, Political Life, Political Pursuit, Power Glory, Political Happiness“So it is naturally with the male and the female; the one is superior, the other inferior; the one governs, the other is governed; and the same rule must necessarily hold good with respect to all mankind.” Aristotle
Gender Roles, Social Hierarchy, Governance Insight, Natural Order, Philosophical Thought
Aristotle Gender Roles, Social Hierarchy, Governance Insight, Natural Order, Philosophical Thought“He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader.” Aristotle
Leadership Skill, Followership Value, Team Dynamics, Moral Guidance, Leadership Foundation
Aristotle Leadership Skill, Followership Value, Team Dynamics, Moral Guidance, Leadership Foundation“Moral excellence comes about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just acts, temperate by doing temperate acts, brave by doing brave acts.” Aristotle
Moral Habits, Virtuous Acts, Ethical Living, Excellence Habit, Moral Development
Aristotle Moral Habits, Virtuous Acts, Ethical Living, Excellence Habit, Moral Development“Music directly represents the passions of the soul. If one listens to the wrong kind of music, he will become the wrong kind of person.” Aristotle
Music Soul, Music Influence, Soul Passion, Wrong Music, Music Character
Aristotle Music Soul, Music Influence, Soul Passion, Wrong Music, Music Character“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” Aristotle
Patience Virtue, Rewarding Effort, Enduring Hardships, Sweet Outcomes, Long-Term Gains
Aristotle Patience Virtue, Rewarding Effort, Enduring Hardships, Sweet Outcomes, Long-Term Gains“The complete man must work, study and wrestle.” Aristotle
Holistic Growth, Balanced Effort, Intellectual Development, Physical Struggle, Life Dedication
Aristotle Holistic Growth, Balanced Effort, Intellectual Development, Physical Struggle, Life Dedication“Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.” Aristotle
True Dignity, Honor Deserving, Dignity Value, Honor Worth, Deserving Honor
Aristotle True Dignity, Honor Deserving, Dignity Value, Honor Worth, Deserving Honor“If things do not turn out as we wish, we should wish for them as they turn out.” Aristotle
Acceptance Wisdom, Life Adjustment, Inner Peace, Situational Flexibility, Emotional Balance
Aristotle Acceptance Wisdom, Life Adjustment, Inner Peace, Situational Flexibility, Emotional Balance“A tragedy is that moment where the hero comes face to face with his true identity.” Aristotle
Tragic Identity, Hero’s Journey, Self-Discovery, Tragic Realization, Heroic Transformation
Aristotle Tragic Identity, Hero’s Journey, Self-Discovery, Tragic Realization, Heroic Transformation“The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the other classes.” Aristotle
Political Community, Middle Class, Balance, Governance, Social Structure
Aristotle Political Community, Middle Class, Balance, Governance, Social Structure“No science ever defends its first principles.” Aristotle
Science, First Principles, Philosophy, Foundation, Inquiry
Aristotle Science, First Principles, Philosophy, Foundation, Inquiry“Men are swayed more by fear than by reverence.” Aristotle
Fear Control, Emotional Influence, Human Nature, Fear Power, Reverence Strength
Aristotle Fear Control, Emotional Influence, Human Nature, Fear Power, Reverence Strength“Tyrants preserve themselves by sowing fear and mistrust among the citizens by means of spies, by distracting them with foreign wars, by eliminating men of spirit who might lead a revolution, by humbling the people, and making them incapable of decisive action.” Aristotle
Tyranny, Fear and Mistrust, Political Manipulation, Citizen Control, Leadership Tactics
Aristotle Tyranny, Fear and Mistrust, Political Manipulation, Citizen Control, Leadership Tactics