# Quote — Aristotle, Metaphysics

> That which is desirable on its own account and for the sake of knowing it is more of the nature of wisdom than that which is desirable on account of its results.

- Author: [Aristotle](https://www.leafyquotes.com/aristotle.md)
- Book: [Metaphysics](https://www.leafyquotes.com/aristotle/metaphysics.md)
- Page: 1554
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- Topics: [knowledge](https://www.leafyquotes.com/topics/knowledge.md), [wisdom](https://www.leafyquotes.com/topics/wisdom.md)
- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/aristotle/metaphysics/that-which-is-desirable

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