Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC). Greek philosopher, scientist, student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. An interesting fellow who's had an enormous impact on how, and even what, we think. Some stuff is spot on and other things are a bit 'off'...and being me, I pass on the stuff that I think is spot on (why bother spreading rubbish when one can pass on gems&jewels?) ! :)
"Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way - that is not within everybody's power and is not easy."
"Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity."
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."
"No great mind has ever existed without a touch of madness."
"I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self."
"It is just that we should be grateful, not only to those with whose views we may agree, but also to those who have expressed more superficial views; for these also contributed something, by developing before us the powers of thought."
"Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber."
"The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching."
"We become just by performing just action, temperate by performing temperate actions, brave by performing brave action."
- Aristotle
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