Who said “Man is a goal seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and…”?

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“Man is a goal seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals.”
— Aristotle
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“Man is a goal seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals.” [Quotation attributed to Aristotle]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/19804-man-is-a-goal-seeking-animal-his-life/

MLA

“Man is a goal seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals.” Attributed to Aristotle. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/19804-man-is-a-goal-seeking-animal-his-life/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Man is a goal seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals.” Attributed to Aristotle. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/19804-man-is-a-goal-seeking-animal-his-life/.

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