Western Philosophy

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“The man who is worthy of small honors and deems himself worthy of them is temperate, but he is not magnificent; for ‘magnificent’ implies a greatness of worth, just as ‘beautiful’ implies a certain stature.”

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“The man who is worthy of small honors and deems himself worthy of them is temperate, but he is not magnificent; for ‘magnificent’ implies a greatness of worth, just as ‘beautiful’ implies a certain stature.”

“The man who is worthy of small honors and deems himself worthy of them is temperate, but he is not magnificent; for ‘magnificent’ implies a greatness of worth, just as ‘beautiful’ implies a certain stature.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book IV, Chapter 2 (Translated by W.D. Ross)

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Laughter tests character: the vulgar jest obscenely, the refined with wit.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Laughter tests character: the vulgar jest obscenely, the refined with wit.”​

“Laughter tests character: the vulgar jest obscenely, the refined with wit.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book IV, Chapter 8 (Translated by W.D. Ross)

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“The boaster mimics greatness, the ironical hides it; both miss truth’s golden mean.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“The boaster mimics greatness, the ironical hides it; both miss truth’s golden mean.”​

“The boaster mimics greatness, the ironical hides it; both miss truth’s golden mean.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book IV, Chapter 7 (Translated by W.D. Ross)

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Friendship’s mean asks neither to please all nor pain all, but to serve the noble.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Friendship’s mean asks neither to please all nor pain all, but to serve the noble.”​

“Friendship’s mean asks neither to please all nor pain all, but to serve the noble.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book IV, Chapter 6 (Translated by W.D. Ross)

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Gentle anger, like a skilled physician, heals without wounding.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Gentle anger, like a skilled physician, heals without wounding.”​

“Gentle anger, like a skilled physician, heals without wounding.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book IV, Chapter 5 (Translated by W.D. Ross)

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“The high-minded remember benefits conferred, forget those received, to retain superiority.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“The high-minded remember benefits conferred, forget those received, to retain superiority.”​

“The high-minded remember benefits conferred, forget those received, to retain superiority.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book IV, Chapter 3 (Translated by W.D. Ross)

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“The magnificent expend on public works—temples, sacrifices—honoring gods and cities.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“The magnificent expend on public works—temples, sacrifices—honoring gods and cities.”​

“The magnificent expend on public works—temples, sacrifices—honoring gods and cities.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book IV, Chapter 2 (Translated by W.D. Ross)

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Shame’s hypothetical goodness vanishes, for virtue needs no remedy.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Shame’s hypothetical goodness vanishes, for virtue needs no remedy.”​

“Shame’s hypothetical goodness vanishes, for virtue needs no remedy.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book IV, Chapter 9 (Translated by W.D. Ross)

Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Amusement’s grace lies in saying what befits a gentleman, sparing others’ dignity.”​

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Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Quote:“Amusement’s grace lies in saying what befits a gentleman, sparing others’ dignity.”​

“Amusement’s grace lies in saying what befits a gentleman, sparing others’ dignity.”​— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book IV, Chapter 8 (Translated by W.D. Ross)