“Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.”

— Aristotle · Wisdom quote

Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them. — Aristotle quote card
Philosopher · 384 BCE – 322 BCE

Greek philosopher and student of Plato; founder of logic and many scientific fields.

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