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This is about not judging a life, a character, or a period of time from a single sign of good fortune. It can be read as a caution against rushing to conclusions, and it fits a moment when someone wants to call a situation settled before the pattern is really clear.
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About Aristotle
Aristotle is a Greek philosopher of the 4th century BCE. He founded the Lyceum in Athens and wrote extensively on logic, metaphysics, ethics, and natural sciences. His works remain foundational to Western thought.
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Books by Aristotle
Nicomachean Ethics
His main work on how to live well.