Ancient Greek philosopher and polymath. His writings cover a broad range of subjects spanning the natural sciences, philosophy
All men by nature desire knowledge.
The moral virtues, then, are produced in us neither by nature nor against nature. Nature, indeed, prepares in us the ground for their reception, but their complete formation is the product of habit.
Nature does nothing in vain.
Man is by nature a political animal.
If one way be better than another, that you may be sure is nature's way.
Quality is not an act, it is a habit.
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.
Wit is educated insolence.
You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.
Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others.