Quotes with aristotle

Quotes 181 till 184 of 184.

• A sense is what has the power of receiving into itself the sensible forms of things without the matter, in the way in which a piece of wax takes on the impress of a signet-ring without the iron or gold.

  Aristotle
  Greek philosopher (384 - 322)
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• In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. The young they keep out of mischief; to the old they are a comfort and aid in their weakness, and those in the prime of life they incite to noble deeds.

  Aristotle
  Greek philosopher (384 - 322)
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• Praise invariably implies a reference to a higher standard.

  Aristotle
  Greek philosopher (384 - 322)
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• Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind.

  Aristotle
  Greek philosopher (384 - 322)
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Subjects in these quotes:

• insensibility
• misfortunes
• invariably
• calamities
• excellence
• beautiful

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