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The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain. ↗

— Aristotle

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I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. ↗

— Aristotle

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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

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A great city is not to be confounded with a populous one. ↗

— Aristotle

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All paid jobs absorb and degrade the mind. ↗

— Aristotle

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Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal. ↗

— Aristotle

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Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference. ↗

— Aristotle

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The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances. ↗

— Aristotle

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Bring your desires down to your present means. Increase them only when your increased means permit. ↗

— Aristotle

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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. ↗

— Aristotle

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