Aristotle quotes

Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher and polymath, regarded as one of the greatest intellectual figures of Western history. His works laid the foundations for many fields, including logic, biology, ethics, and politics. He shaped scientific and philosophical thought for centuries to come. Here are 463 of his quotes:

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. (Aristotle)
Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime. View quote
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Hope is the dream of a waking man. View quote
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The roots of education ... are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. View quote
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A fool contributes nothing worth hearing and takes offense at everything. View quote
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The antidote for fifty enemies is one friend. View quote
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Enjoyment of communication is the main sign of friendship. View quote
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Quality is not an act, it is a habit. View quote
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The basis of a democratic state is liberty. View quote
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Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. View quote
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There is no genius who hasn't a touch of insanity. (Aristotle)
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity. View quote
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Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. View quote
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Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach. View quote
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It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. View quote
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The intelligence consists not only in the knowledge but also in the skill to apply the knowledge into practice. View quote
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Without friends no one would choose to live. View quote
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Education is the best provision for old age. View quote
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Wit is educated insolence. View quote
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Nature creates nothing without a purpose. View quote
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A friend to all is a friend to none. (Aristotle)
Youth is easily deceived because it is quick to hope. View quote
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The energy of the mind is the essence of life. View quote
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Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms. View quote
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Time crumbles things everything older under the power of Time and is forgotten through the lapse of Time. View quote
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Aristotle

Aristotle - Image
Occupation: Greek Philosopher
Born: 384 BC
Died: 322 BC
Quotes count: 463
Wikipedia: Aristotle

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