“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”
– Often attributed to Aristotle
Meaning: Studying can be hard and unpleasant at first, but the results are worth it.
6 quotes explained
Aristotle quotes
Ancient Greek philosopher (384–322 BC)
Quotes by Aristotle
Learning & education Friendship – Aristotle, Reported in Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers (3rd century AD)
Meaning: Close friends are so alike in their thoughts and feelings that they seem to share one soul.
- dwelling
- – living (an old or formal word)
Friendship “Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods.”
– Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics (c. 340 BC)
Meaning: Even if you had money, health and everything else, life would not be worth living without friends.
- goods
- – good things in life
Happiness – Often attributed to Aristotle
Meaning: Happiness comes mainly from our own choices and character, not from luck or other people.
Wisdom – Often attributed to Aristotle
Meaning: Before you can understand the world, you need to understand your own mind, strengths and weaknesses.
Wisdom “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”
– Often attributed to Aristotle
Meaning: A truly educated person can listen to and think about an idea fairly, even one they don't agree with.
- mark
- – a sign that shows a quality
- entertain
- – consider or think about (an idea)