Quote by Aristotle

All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsion, habit, reason, passion, and desire.

All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: ch

Summary

This quote suggests that every human action can be attributed to one or more of seven different causes: chance, nature, compulsion, habit, reason, passion, and desire. It implies that our actions are influenced by a mixture of external factors (such as chance and nature) and internal factors (such as passion and desire). By acknowledging these diverse causes, the quote emphasizes the complexity of human behavior and the multitude of forces that can shape our actions.

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