Quote by Aristotle

Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.

Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do

Summary

This quote emphasizes that excellence is not a natural talent or inherent quality, but rather something that is developed over time through consistent training and practice. It suggests that it is our actions, not our initial virtues or talents, that ultimately determine our level of excellence. By repeatedly engaging in virtuous and excellent behaviors, we cultivate the habits necessary to achieve and maintain a state of excellence. Therefore, excellence is not a one-time act, but rather a habitual way of being.

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