Aristotle

The virtues therefore are engendered in us neither by nature nor yet in violation of nature; nature gives us the capacity to receive the,. and this capacity is brought to maturity by habit.

Aristotle

The young are heated by Nature as drunken men by wine.

Aristotle

The young are permanently in a state resembling intoxication.

Aristotle

There also appears to be another element in the soul, which, though irrational, yet in a manner participates in rational principle.

Aristotle

There is a foolish corner in the brain of the wisest man.

Aristotle

There is no such thing as observing a mean in excess or deficiency, nor as exceeding or falling short in observance of a mean.

Aristotle

They should rule who are able to rule best.

Aristotle

They who love in excess also hate in excess.

Aristotle

Thinking is different from perceiving and is held to be in part imagination, in part judgment.

Aristotle

Those that deem politics beneath their dignity are doomed to be governed by those of lesser talents.

Aristotle