Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
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He who is by nature not his own but another's man is by nature a slave.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that a person who does not own their own self or decisions is akin to a slave.
In this quote, Aristotle highlights the concept of self-ownership and autonomy. He argues that if an individual is influenced or controlled by others to the extent that they do not act according to their own will, they lose their freedom and become like a slave. This emphasizes the importance of personal agency and the necessity of being true to oneself.
Themes
Self-OwnershipAutonomyFreedomSlaveryIndividuality
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational speech about the importance of self-identity.
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