Aristotle, The Art of Rhetoric, Quotes

A collection of quotes by Aristotle, The Art of Rhetoric, .

Aristotle (384-322 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher and polymath. He was a student of Plato and mentor to Alexander the Great. Aristotle's contribution to the field of rhetoric, particularly in his influential work "The Art of Rhetoric," remains highly significant. This treatise explores the art of persuasive language, examining its various components, techniques, and applications. Aristotle's understanding of rhetoric greatly influenced subsequent theories and practices of communication, continuing to shape the way we analyze and employ persuasive language today.

Anger is always concerned with individuals, ... whereas hatr

Anger is always concerned with individuals, ... whereas hatred is directed also against classes: we all hate any thief and any informer. Moreover, anger can be cured by time; but hatred cannot. The one aims at giving pain to its object, the other at doing him harm; the angry man wants his victim to feel; the hater does not mind whether they feel or not.

Aristotle, The Art of Rhetoric,

Anger