Al-Farabi Quotes on Virtue
Abu Nasr al-Farabi was a Persian philosopher and one of the greatest figures of the Islamic Golden Age, known to later tradition as the Second Teacher, after Aristotle. This page collects quotes attributed to Al-Farabi on the topic of virtue, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Al-Farabi:
“The excellent city is one whose people unite in pursuit of the most excellent things.”
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Attributed to Al-Farabi:
“Happiness is the absolute good.”
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Attributed to Al-Farabi:
“The first ruler is the one to whom an entire community gives obedience, and is bound to him.”
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Attributed to Al-Farabi:
“Man cannot attain perfection except through the help of others; he must therefore associate with them.”