Quote by Aristotle

At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice, he is the worst.

At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated fr

Summary

This quote highlights the duality of human nature. It suggests that when humans are guided by moral principles, laws, and justice, they have the potential to display noble and virtuous qualities, surpassing other species in their demeanor. However, without these guiding forces, humans can descend into their worst selves, exhibiting immoral and harmful behavior. It emphasizes the role of society and moral structures in ensuring that humanity's noble qualities prevail and preventing the manifestation of its most base and destructive instincts.

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