Aristotle Quotes

That which is common to the greatest number has the least care bestowed upon it.

A common danger unites even the bitterest enemies.

Civil confusions often spring from trifles but decide great issues.

It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good citizen.

A very populous city can rarely, if ever, be well governed.

Men come together in cities in order to live: they remain together in order to live the good life.

As to the exposure and rearing of children, let there by a law that no deformed children shall live.

Those who educate children well are more to be honored than parents, for these only gave life, those the art of living well.

Character is that which reveals moral purpose, exposing the class of things a man chooses or avoids.

A good character carries with it the highest power of causing a thing to be believed.