Aristotle Quotes

A good man may make the best even of poverty and disease, and the other ills of life; but he can only attain happiness under the opposite conditions.

Aristotle

• Life
• Happiness
• Poverty
• Disease
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• A good man may make the best even of poverty and disease, and the other ills of life; but he can only attain happiness under the opposite conditions.

  

  Aristotle
  • Life
  • Happiness
  • Poverty