Aristotle Greek Philosopher Quotations

Homer has taught all other poets the art of telling lies skillfully.

There was never a genius without a tincture of madness.

Piety requires us to honor truth above our friends.

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.

A true friend is one soul in two bodies.

Dignity consists not in possessing honors, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.

Anyone can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person at the right time, and for the right purpose and in the right way - that is not within everyone's power and that is not easy.

This is the reason why mothers are more devoted to their children than fathers: it is that they suffer more in giving them birth and are more certain that they are their own.

The best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake.