Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
AristotleRead
Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.
Interpretation
Dignity is about earning respect and honor through actions, not just holding titles.
Aristotle emphasizes that true dignity comes from one's character and the merit of one's actions rather than simply the titles or honors one may hold. It highlights the importance of deserving respect through integrity and ethical behavior, suggesting that personal worth is defined by our contributions and virtues rather than external accolades.
In practice
During a graduation speech to inspire students about the true meaning of success.
Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
Those who cannot bravely face danger are the slaves of their attackers.
For often, when one is asleep, there is something in consciousness which declares that what then presents itself is but a dream.
You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.
But if nothing but soul, or in soul mind, is qualified to count, it is impossible for there to be time unless there is soul, but only that of which time is an attribute, i.e. if change can exist without soul.
The whole is more than the sum of its parts.
We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality.
Knowledge is a sacred cow, and my problem will be how we can milk her while keeping clear of her horns.
There is nothing like first-hand evidence.
Aspire not to have more, but to be more.
Wisdom lies neither in fixity nor in change, but in the dialectic between the two. A constant coming and going: wisdom lies in the momentary.
Long live impudence. It was my guardian angel in this world.
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