Aristotle quote: The generality of men are naturally apt to be swayed by fear rather than reverence, and to refrain from evil ...

The generality of men are naturally apt to be swayed by fear rather than reverence, and to refrain from evil rather because of the punishment that it brings than because of its own foulness.

~ Aristotle ~

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