Aristotle Quotes

We give up leisure in order that we may have leisure, just as we go to war in order that we may have peace.

Aristotle

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• We give up leisure in order that we may have leisure, just as we go to war in order that we may have peace.

  

  Aristotle
  • War
  • Peace
  • Order