More quotes by Aristotle

"Poetry is finer and more philosophical than history; for poetry expresses the universal, and history only the particular."
"Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence."
"Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny."
"A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side."
"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance."