An unexamined life is not worth living.
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.
AR AristotlePhilosopher · 384–322 BCEWhat this quote means
All deeper understanding starts at home, with honest self-knowledge. You can't navigate the world well while a stranger to yourself.
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Greek philosopher whose work on ethics, habit, and excellence underpins much of Western thought.
This line is among the quotes by Aristotle that readers return to on wisdom — a small, portable reminder to carry into the morning.
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