Quote by Aristotle

Every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and choice, is thought to aim at some good and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.

Every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and

Summary

This quote, attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, implies that all human endeavors, including artistic pursuits, intellectual inquiries, actions, and choices, are ultimately driven by the pursuit of what is considered good. It suggests that people are naturally inclined to seek the attainment of a desirable outcome or a state of satisfaction, and this idea of "goodness" is recognized as the common objective behind all human activities. Aristotle contends that everything humans do is essentially oriented towards this notion of goodness as a fundamental aim.

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