Aristotle Quotes about Writing

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Speech is the representation of the mind, and writing is the representation of speech.

Speech is the representation of the mind, and writing is the representation of speech.

Aristotle

Writing, Mind, Speech

To write well, express yourself like the common people, but think like a wise man.

Aristotle

Wise, Writing, Men

The greatest thing by far is to have a command of metaphor. This alone cannot be imparted by another; it is the mark of genius, for to make good metaphors implies an eye for resemblances.

Aristotle

Eye, Writing, Genius

Aristotle (2015). “Poetics”, p.46, Xist Publishing

In general, what is written must be easy to read and easy to speak; which is the same.

Aristotle

Writing, Speak, Easy

Character gives us qualities, but it is in our actions — what we do — that we are happy or the reverse.

Aristotle

Writing, Character, Giving

"On the Art of Poetry".

As for the story, whether the poet takes it ready made or constructs it for himself, he should first sketch its general outline, and then fill in the episodes and amplify in detail.

Aristotle

Writing, Firsts, Details

Aristotle (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Aristotle (Illustrated)”, p.3458, Delphi Classics

Even when laws have been written down, they ought not always to remain unaltered. As in other sciences, so in politics, it is impossible that all things should be precisely set down in writing; for enactments must be universal, but actions are concerned with particulars. Hence we infer that sometimes and in certain cases laws may be changed.

Aristotle

Writing, Law, Justice

Aristotle (2013). “The Essential Aristotle”, p.260, Simon and Schuster