aristotle

“I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.”— Aristotle Insights on Today’s Quote Conquering external enemies, in a way, is manageable because they’re “out there,” separate, almost tangible. You can map out strategies, gather allies, and charge forward. There’s pomp, there’s flair, … Read more

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”— Aristotle Insights on Today’s Quote We love the idea of being naturally good at things—like someone who can pick up a guitar, strum once, and bam, instant rockstar. But what this quote is slyly suggesting is that excellence isn’t some … Read more

“We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths; in feelings, not figures on a dial.”— Aristotle Thoughts on Today’s Quote It’s one of those quotes that slaps you in the face with its wisdom while winking at the futility of obsessing over time. I mean, who hasn’t felt the existential weight of a … Read more