6 Most Inspiring Aristotle Quotes That Describe A Leader's Qualities

Known as the first teacher, Greek philosopher Aristotle’s writings cover many subjects – including physics, biology, ethics, aesthetics, poetry, theater, music, politics and government. He laid much of the groundwork for western philosophy. As a prolific writer and polymath, Aristotle radically transformed most, if not all, areas of knowledge he touched. It is no wonder that Aquinas referred to him simply as "The Philosopher." Here are some of his words of wisdom that can

1. “No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.”

Aristotle Quotes: Leadership Qualities

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

Aristotle Quotes: Leadership Qualities

3. “You will never do anything in the world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.”

Aristotle Quotes: Leadership Qualities

4. “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.”

Aristotle Quotes: Leadership Qualities

5. “I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.”

Aristotle Quotes: Leadership Qualities

6. “For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.”

Aristotle Quotes: Leadership Qualities

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