Aristotle Quotes on Life

About Aristotle

Ancient Greek philosopher and polymath who founded the Peripatetic school and tutored Alexander the Great. His extensive writings spanning natural sciences, logic, ethics, and politics profoundly shaped Western thought, medieval scholarship, and laid groundwork for modern scientific inquiry.

Quote

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

—  Aristotle

Insight

Identity is built through consistent behavior, not one-off effort. Excellence comes from small actions repeated until they become automatic.

Actionable Takeaways

  • Chain a new habit to an existing one.
  • Replace one bad repeat with one good one.
  • Do the habit for 2 minutes, even on bad days.