meden agan
baap | 30 April 2005, 2:35ammeden agan - nothing in excess.
He does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares for sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crisis, to give even his life,- knowing that iun certain conditions it is not worth wile to live. He is of a disposition to do men service, though he is ashamed to have a service done to him. He does not take part in public displays...He is open in his dislikes and preferences; he talks and acts frankly, because of his contempt for men and things...He is never fired with admiration, since there is nothing great in his eyes. He cannot live in complaisance with others, except it be a friend...He never feels malice, and always forgets and passes over injuries...He is not fond of talking...It is no concern of his that he should be praised, or that others should be blamed. He does not speak evil of others, even of his enemies, unless it be to themselves. His carriage is sedate, his voice deep, his speech measured; he is not given to hurry, for he is concerned about only a few things; he is not prone to vehemence, for he thinks nothing very important. A shrill voice and hasty steps come to a man through care....He bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of his circumstances, like a skilful general...who marshals his limited forces with all the strategy of war...He is his own best friend, and takes delight in privacy whereas the man of no virtue or ability is his own worst enemy, and is afraid of solitude.
Such is the ideal man of Aristotle, who by no means is metaphysical...
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1. By bigmouth | 30 Apr 2005, 2:27pm
will durant?
2. By bigmouth | 30 Apr 2005, 2:33pm
ps:
http://www.runawaytrain.blogspot.com/
http://www.angelfire.com/biz6/ishop/3aristotle-superman.html
http://www.livejournal.com/users/rmn79/
some other sites that have the same text. ;)