It is just that we should be grateful, not only to those with whose views we may agree, but also to those who have expressed more superficial views; for these also contributed something, by developing before us the powers of thought.
More Quotes from Aristotle:
In practical matters the end is not mere speculative knowledge of what is to be done, but rather the doing of it. It is not enough to know about Virtue, then, but we must endeavor to possess it, and to use it, or to take any other steps that may makeAristotle
In revolutions the occasions may be trifling but great interests are at stake.
Aristotle
The greatest thing is style... a mark of genius, for to make good metaphors implies an eye for resemblances.
Aristotle
The final cause, then, produces motion through being loved.
Aristotle
The two qualities which chiefly inspire regard and affection are that a thing is your own and that it is your only one.
Aristotle
They Young People have exalted notions, because they have not been humbled by life or learned its necessary limitations moreover, their hopeful disposition makes them think themselves equal to great things -- and that means having exalted notions. They would always rather do noble deeds than useful ones Their lives are regulated more by moral feeling than by reasoning -- all their mistakes are in the direction of doing things excessively and vehemently. They overdo everything -- they love too much, hate too much, and the same with everything else.
Aristotle
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Mind Quotes, Thought & Thinking QuotesIt is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind.
Branch Rickey
When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home.
S. E. Hinton
And one thing that I always believed and that I knew for certain was that I could never have sustained a personal relationship while I worked this hard, or while I was that driven this intensely by the story.
Christiane Amanpour