The end of labor is to gain leisure.
Aristotle

The energy of the mind is the essence of life.
Aristotle

The generality of men are naturally apt to be swayed by fear rather than reverence, and to refrain from evil rather because of the punishment that it brings than because of its own foulness.
Aristotle

The gods too are fond of a joke.
Aristotle

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.
Aristotle

The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances.
Aristotle

The law is reason, free from passion.
Aristotle

The least initial deviation from the truth is multiplied later a thousandfold.
Aristotle

The moral virtues, then, are produced in us neither by nature nor against nature. Nature, indeed, prepares in us the ground for their reception, but their complete formation is the product of habit.
Aristotle

The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the other classes.
Aristotle

The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.
Aristotle

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
Aristotle

The secret to humor is surprise.
Aristotle

The soul never thinks without a picture.
Aristotle

The state is a creation of nature and man is by nature a political animal.
Aristotle

The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival.
Aristotle

The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.
Aristotle

The whole is more than the sum of its parts.
Aristotle

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.
Aristotle

The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal.
Aristotle