I have gained this by philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law.
- Aristotle
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Could you please tell me in wich of his books did Aristotle say that phrase?
Nice blog, by the way
Thanks.
This quote, apparently, comes from a book by Diogenes Laertius, called Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers. He attributes that quote (and others) to Aristotle.