About Aristotle

The name instantly conjures up thoughts of wisdom, a remarkable mind, and philosophies that have stood the test of time. But who was this great man who has come to become a household name throughout the ages, and remains a great influence on society even today?

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher who was born in 384BC. He was a student of one of the most famous philosophers of all time, Plato, and Aristotle went on to become just as great as his teacher. Aristotle, Plato and Plato’s teacher, Socrates, are generally regarded as the father figures of philosophy, and their teachings and writings continue to inspire millions of people.

Aristotle wrote philosophical essays on a great variety of subjects, from physics to poetry to ethics to biology. His views on physics shaped the studies of many great physicists through the ages, and his work on the subject of logic was thought to be the first ever recorded. Remarkably, Aristotle’s ideas were almost two millennia before his time as many of Aristotle’s original thoughts on the subject of zoology were irrefutably confirmed only in the 19th century.

This great man had a great mind that could surpass any other, and can undoubtedly be regarded as one of the most influential figures that ever lived. His ideas and beliefs have influenced countless fields of scholarship, and will no doubt continue to hold influence for many generations to come.

Books on Aristotle 

Aristotle on Learning

"We learn by doing."

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."

"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all."

"Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach."

 

Aristotle on Overcoming Fear

"He who has overcome his fears will truly be free."

"To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing." 

 

Aristotle on Happiness

"Happiness depends upon ourselves."

 

Aristotle on Excellence

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."

"Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny."

 

Aristotle on Potential

"Where your talents and the needs of the world cross lies your calling."

Aristotle on Self-Awareness

"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom."

Aristotle on Action

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsion, habit, reason, passion, and desire."

Aristotle on Friendship

"Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit."

"A friend to all is a friend to none."

"The antidote for fifty enemies is one friend."

 

Aristotle on Hope

"Hope is a waking dream."
 

Aristotle on Patience

"Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet."
 

Aristotle on Great Minds

"No great mind has ever existed without a touch of madness."