Aristotle ( 10 of 140 )
Equality consists in the same treatment of similar persons.
Equality consists in the same treatment of similar persons.
In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the read more
In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme.
The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; read more
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 worth-while to live.
It is not once nor twice but times without number that the same
ideas make their appearance in the read more
It is not once nor twice but times without number that the same
ideas make their appearance in the world.
It is just that we should be grateful, not only to those with whose views we may agree, but also read more
It is just that we should be grateful, not only to those with whose views we may agree, but also to those who have expressed more superficial views; for these also contributed something, by developing before us the powers of thought.
Humor is the only test of gravity, and gravity of humor; for a subject which will not bear raillery is read more
Humor is the only test of gravity, and gravity of humor; for a subject which will not bear raillery is suspicious, and a jest which will not bear serious examination is false wit.
The quality of life is determined by its activities.
The quality of life is determined by its activities.
No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.
No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.
It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.
It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.
