That is Will Durant, author of The Story of Philosophy, trying to summarize Aristotle's ideas.
He said "we are what we repeatedly do, excellence then is not an act, but a habit."
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit". This is not literally from Aristotle, but Will Durant summarizing Aristotle's philosophy in ''The Story of Philosophy'' (1926).
Aristotle did not explicitly say the phrase "you are what you repeatedly do." However, the concept aligns with his idea that excellence is not an act but a habit, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice and behavior in achieving virtuous and excellent character.
This quote is commonly attributed to Aristotle, a Greek philosopher known for his teachings on ethics and virtue. It emphasizes the idea that excellence is achieved through consistent effort and practice, rather than isolated actions.
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A habit is a habitual practice and a learned behavior. The best way to start a good habit is to make it a habit in the first place. An individual must repeatedly perform the good habit in order to establish it as the habit of choice.
The motto of Suzanne Middle School is 'Excellence is not an isolated event, it's a habit!'.
One inspiring quote related to habits of mind is by Stephen Covey: "Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny." This quote emphasizes the importance of our thoughts and habits in shaping our future. Another impactful quote is by Aristotle: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." This quote highlights the idea that our habits ultimately determine our success and personal growth.
It makes your breath smells FREsH. For other people it just a habit.
"As a twig is bent the tree inclines." -Virgil"Trivial things do matter... more people are killed each year by the bite of mosquitoes than are stepped upon by charging elephants." -Source Unknown"It's just as easy to form the habit of succeeding as it is to succumb to the habit of failure. Habits aren't instincts; they're acquired reactions. They don't just happen; they are caused. Once you determine the original cause of a habit, it is within your power either to accept or reject it." -Source Unknown
The habit of repeatedly clicking a pen is often referred to as pen clicking or pen tapping. It's a common behavior that some people engage in when they are restless or trying to focus.
Yes, she has 3 tattoos in total. The Aristotle quote, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." on her left upper arm, an anchor with a heart on her right ankle and two linked hearts behind her right ear. Keke has also got a new tattoo on her wrist that says "God is Love." She also has a tattoo on her rib cage. So she has a total of 5 tattoos.