Aristotle Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Aristotle quotes, Aristotle sayings, and Aristotle proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Young people are in a condition like permanent intoxication, because youth is sweet and they are growing. Aristotle
We make war that we may live in peace. Aristotle
Bashfulness is an ornament to youth, but a reproach to old age. Aristotle
In the arena of human life, the honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action. Aristotle
For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve. Aristotle
The energy of the mind is the essence of life. Aristotle
The basis of a democratic state is liberty. Aristotle
Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers. Aristotle
Men acquire a particular quality by constantly acting a particular way . . . you become just by performing just actions, temperate by performing temperate actions, brave by performing brave actions. Aristotle
The soul never thinks without a picture. Aristotle
Quality is not an act, it is a habit. Aristotle
Some animals are cunning and evil-disposed, as the fox; others, as the dog, are fierce, friendly, and fawning. Some are gentle and easily tamed, as the elephant; some are susceptible of shame, and watchful, as the goose. Some are jealous and fond of ornament, as the peacock. Aristotle
Some kinds of animals burrow in the ground; others do not. Some animals are nocturnal, as the owl and the bat; others use the hours of daylight. There are tame animals and wild animals. Man and the mule are always tame; the leopard and the wolf are invariably wild, and others, as the elephant, are easily tamed. Aristotle
There is a foolish corner in the brain of the wisest man. Aristotle
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. Aristotle
Education is the best provision for old age. Aristotle
The light of the day is followed by night, as a shadow follows a body. Aristotle
Our youth should also be educated with music and physical education. Aristotle
Music has a power of forming the character, and should therefore be introduced into the education of the young. Aristotle
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference. Aristotle
Young people are in a condition like permanent intoxication, because youth is sweet and they are growing. Aristotle
What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good. Aristotle
The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal. Aristotle
The soul never thinks without a picture. Aristotle
Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit. Aristotle
Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence. Aristotle
At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst. Aristotle
Law is order, and good law is good order. Aristotle
The law is reason, free from passion. Aristotle
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. Aristotle