Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
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What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We have the ability to take action or to refrain from action, and this freedom is within our control.
This quote by Aristotle emphasizes the idea of free will and personal responsibility. It suggests that individuals possess the power to choose not just what they will do, but also what they will refrain from doing. This highlights the importance of conscious decision-making in our lives and acknowledges that our power lies in both our actions and our inactions.
Themes
PowerChoiceActionInactionResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about decision-making.
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