“Humor is the only test of gravity, and gravity of humor; for a subject which will not bear raillery is suspicious, and a jest which will not bear serious examination is false wit.” Continue reading
Tag Archives: Aristotle
Aristotle on Politics
“Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.” Continue reading
Aristotle on Democracy
“If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in government to the utmost.” Continue reading
Aristotle on Friendship
“Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.” Continue reading
Aristotle on Love
“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” Continue reading
Aristotle on Art
“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” Continue reading
Aristotle on Education
“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” Continue reading
Aristotle on Age
“Bashfulness is an ornament to youth, but a reproach to old age.” Continue reading
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