Aristotle Quote: We Live in Deeds

“We live in deeds, not years;

In thoughts, not breaths;

in feelings, not in figures on a dial.

We should count time by heart throbs.

He most lives who thinks most,

feels the noblest, acts the best.” – Aristotle

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Candace Staar

I have seen this quoted to Philip James Bailey instead. Can you tell me where it originated in Aristotle’s writings?

Marisol

I thought it’s Philip James Bailey who write this Poem?

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