Aristotle

Aristotle

Greek philosopher.

An ancient Greek philosopher who contributed profoundly to nearly every field of knowledge, including ethics, metaphysics, politics, and science. He pioneered a systematic approach to philosophy and scientific inquiry. His works explore concepts of virtue, happiness, and rationality, laying the groundwork for Western intellectual traditions. His legacy endures in philosophy, science, and logic.

Aristotle Quotes about People

  • Think as the wise men think, but talk like the simple people do.
  • A city is composed of different kinds of men; similar people cannot bring a city into existence.
  • Only an armed people can be truly free. Only an unarmed people can ever be enslaved.
  • Tyrants preserve themselves by sowing fear and mistrust among the citizens by means of spies, by distracting them with foreign wars, by eliminating men of spirit who might lead a revolution, by humbling the people, and making them incapable of decisive action.
  • The high-minded man must care more for the truth than for what people think.