Greek Philosophy: Aristotle
Sat Jun 20, 2020 1:22 pm
The wise person does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life - knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live.
Aristotle
Aristotle
Re: Greek Philosophy: Aristotle
Sat Jun 20, 2020 1:23 pm
The duty of rhetoric is to deal with such matters as we deliberate upon without arts or systems to guide us, in the hearing of persons who cannot take in at a glance a complicated argument or follow a long chain of reasoning.
Aristotle
Aristotle
Re: Greek Philosophy: Aristotle
Sat Jun 20, 2020 1:24 pm
The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.
Aristotle
Aristotle
Re: Greek Philosophy: Aristotle
Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:20 pm
Even when laws have been written down, they ought not always to remain unaltered.
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Aristotle
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