One swallow does not make a summer, neither does one fine day; similarly one day or brief time of happiness does not make a person entirely happy. -Aristotle

 

One swallow does not make a summer, neither does one fine day; similarly one day or brief time of happiness does not make a person entirely happy.


-Aristotle
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This quote is just one of 103 total Aristotle quotes in our collection. Aristotle is known for saying 'One swallow does not make a summer, neither does one fine day; similarly one day or brief time of happiness does not make a person entirely happy.' as well as some of the following quotes.

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Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods.

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Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.

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