Aristotle Quotes

Indeed, we may go further and assert that anyone who does not delight in fine actions is not even a good man.

Aristotle

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• Fine
• Delight
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• Indeed, we may go further and assert that anyone who does not delight in fine actions is not even a good man.

  

  Aristotle
  • Man
  • Actions
  • Fine