Aristotle
Aristotle
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist born in the city of Stagira, Chalkidice, on the northern periphery of Classical Greece. His father, Nicomachus, died when Aristotle was a child, whereafter Proxenus of Atarneus became his guardian. At eighteen, he joined Plato's Academy in Athens and remained there until the age of thirty-seven. His writings cover many subjects – including physics, biology, zoology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics, poetry, theater, music, rhetoric, linguistics, politics and government – and constitute the first comprehensive system...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionPhilosopher
Music directly imitates the passions or states of the soul...when one listens to music that imitates a certain passion, he becomes imbued withthe same passion; and if over a long time he habitually listens to music that rouses ignoble passions, his whole character will be shaped to an ignoble form.
The unfortunate need people who will be kind to them; the prosperous need people to be kind to.
We are what we frequently do.
In a polity, each citizen is to possess his own arms, which are not supplied or owned by the state.
When people are friends, they have no need of justice, but when they are just, they need friendship in addition.
When you are lonely, when you feel yourself an alien in the world, play Chess. This will raise your spirits and be your counselor in war
They should rule who are able to rule best.
In general, what is written must be easy to read and easy to speak; which is the same.
The greatest thing by far is to have a command of metaphor. This alone cannot be imparted by another; it is the mark of genius, for to make good metaphors implies an eye for resemblances.
He is courageous who endures and fears the right thing, for the right motive, in the right way and at the right times.
Every rascal is not a thief, but every thief is a rascal.
Emotions of any kind can be evoked by melody and rhythm; therefore music has the power to form character.
Happiness lies in virtuous activity, and perfect happiness lies in the best activity, which is contemplative
Praise invariably implies a reference to a higher standard.