Aristotle

A man investigating principles cannot argue with one who denies their existence.

Aristotle

A thing chosen always as an end and never as a means we call absolutely final. Now happiness above all else appears to be absolutely final in this sense, since we always choose it for its own sake and never as a means to something else.

Aristotle

A tragedy is a representation of an action that is whole and complete and of a certain magnitude. A whole is what has a beginning and middle and end.

Aristotle

A tragedy is that moment where the hero comes face to face with his true identity.

Aristotle

A tragedy is the imitation of an action that is serious and also, as having magnitude, complete in itself… with incidents arousing pity and fear, wherewith to accomplish its catharsis of such emotions.

Aristotle

A true friend is one soul divided into two people.

Aristotle

A whole is that which has beginning, middle, and end.

Aristotle

Accordingly, the poet should prefer probable impossibilities to improbable possibilities. The tragic plot must not be composed of irrational parts.

Aristotle

Again, men in general desire the good, and not merely what their fathers had.

Aristotle

Practical wisdom and excellence of the moral character are very closely united; since the principles of practical wisdom are in accordance with the moral virtues and these are right when they accord with practical wisdom.

Aristotle