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Aristotle quotes about people

Greek Philosopher

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Aristotle quote: "Young people are in a condition like permanent intoxication,..."
Young people are in a condition like permanent intoxication, because life is sweet and they are growing. Aristotle
It is their character indeed that makes people who they are. But it is by reason of their actions that they are happy or the reverse. Aristotle
When states are democratically governed according to law, there are no demagogues, and the best citizens are securely in the saddle; but where the laws are not sovereign, there you find demagogues. The people become a monarch... such people, in its role as a monarch, not being controlled by law, aims at sole power and becomes like a master. Aristotle
the greater the number of owners, the less the respect for common property. People are much more careful of their personal possessions than of those owned communally; they exercise care over common property only in so far as they are personally affected. Aristotle
It is also in the interests of the tyrant to make his subjects poor... the people are so occupied with their daily tasks that they have no time for plotting. Aristotle
Aristotle quote: "To write well, express yourself like the common people, but..."
To write well, express yourself like the common people, but think like a wise man. Aristotle
Aristotle quote: "Philosophy can make people sick."
Philosophy can make people sick. Aristotle
Aristotle quote: "Most people would rather give than get affection."
Most people would rather give than get affection. Aristotle
Aristotle quote: "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore..."
Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms. Aristotle

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