Comments on: Quotes About Being a Man from Aristotle

Great men choose their own calling that moves them, normal people chase "common objects" deemed admirable by other people from my understanding. Aristotle walking like a true swagger!

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Hey Mike, How would you interpret "It is also characteristic of the great-souled man never to ask help from others, or only with reluctance" Why would I not want to ask for help in something that...

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Wow! The man was on point even thought 2,500 years has past! I have related with many of the points he talked about. Especially on how a man should not depend on others to make a living as he sho...

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In reply to Mark. Read the Proverbs. https://www.dangerandplay.com/2012/11/09/biblical-wisdom-my-approach-to-friendship/

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In reply to Manny. Aristotle was a philosopher and not a power seeker. If you read 48 Laws of Power, you'd see how different the ...

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In reply to Mark. Your comment reminds me why philosophy is so fun. It really is open ended and great for discussion. Think about...

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He makes some good points, but I prefer Plutarch if we're talking about ancient Greek exponents of virtuous character. His "Parallel Lives" is an absolutely epic timeless masterpiece that guided ...

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"In troubles that cannot be avoided or trifling mishaps he will never cry out or ask for help, since to do so would imply that he took them to heart." That would be a case by case basis. But I wo...

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In reply to byronicmate. No, he's suggesting to be a baller and make yourself drown in lavish material goodz.

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This is truly the way of the superior man.

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