Quote by: Aristotle

The generality of men are naturally apt to be swayed by fear rather than reverence, and to refrain from evil rather because of the punishment that it brings than because of its own foulness.

Aristotle

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Author Bio

  • NameAristotle
  • DescriptionClassical Greek philosopher, student of Plato and founder of Western philosophy
  • AliasesAristoteles
  • Born384 BCE
  • Died322 BCE
  • CountryClassical Athens
  • ProfessionMetaphysician; Biologist; Cosmologist; Logician; Zoologist; Literary Critic; Mathematician; Ethicist; Epistemologist; Political Philosopher; Polymath; Philosopher Of Language