Aristotle Quotes
Neither by nature, then, nor contrary to nature do the virtues arise in us; rather we are adapted by nature to receive them, and are made perfect by habit.
Quotes to Explore
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Nature can do more than physicians.
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One cannot violate the promptings of one's nature without having that nature recoil upon itself.
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When nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it.
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The fairest thing in nature, a flower, still has its roots in earth and manure.
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I think what made it difficult for people to get, and still makes it difficult for people to get, is the theatrical nature of the work and the fact that, my music doesn't exist without the performance-art element.
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We seek for truth in ourselves; in our neighbours, and in its essential nature. We find it first in ourselves by severe self scrutiny, then in our neighbours by compassionate indulgence, and, finally, in its essential nature by that direct vision which belongs to the pure in heart.
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You still stand watch, O human star, burning without a flicker, perfect flame, bright and resourceful spirit. Each of your rays a great idea - O torch which passes from hand to hand, from age to age, world without end.
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I'm an actor that likes to go to work. I like going to work every day. I'm a worker by nature. I'm not someone who does one film a year and feels satisfied by that.
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The nature of the Catilinarian conspiracy was bad and bloody.
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Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature's inexorable imperative.
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Men view life to be as precious as women do, and to say that men have a more violent nature is insulting to men.
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You must acquire the habits and skills of managing a small amount of money before you can have a large amount. Remember, we are creatures of habit and, therefore, the habit of managing your money is more important than the amount.
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We will see about Obama's legacy. I still think the historical nature of his candidacy will be the biggest part of his legacy.
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I'm a nature girl. I grew up in Colorado and was always outside. I still am, even when I'm in the city.
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Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating.
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God seldom suspends the laws of nature, just as God does not remove free will to keep evil people from doing evil things.
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The monotony of a long heroic poem may often be pleasantly relieved by judicious interruptions in the perfect succession of rhymes, just as the metre may sometimes be adorned with occasional triplets and Alexandrines.
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Sunlight is painting.
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Tax dollars intended for science education must not be used to teach creationism as any sort of real explanation of nature, because any observation or process of inference about our origin and the nature of the universe disproves creationism in every respect.
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You can be tweeting strangers and saying, 'Don't say that,' but are you saying that to your friends? How about your mom? Your boyfriend at the dinner table who says something homophobic? If you're not saying the same things in person that you're saying online, then what are your tweets doing?
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We're charged by Congress with regulating financial institutions. We take that mission seriously. We are tough supervisors and regulators.
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Sometimes I drive, and sometimes I'm driven.
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Through play, we renew contact with childhood – My art is childlike.
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Neither by nature, then, nor contrary to nature do the virtues arise in us; rather we are adapted by nature to receive them, and are made perfect by habit.
