happiness
The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of freedom is courage. Carrie Jones___ The Secret to a Happy Life: The Relationship between Freedom and Courage The quote “The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of freedom is courage”…
When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser. Socrates___ The quote, “When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser,” is a powerful reminder of the importance of honesty and integrity in any…
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Worthless people live only to eat and drink; people of worth eat and drink only to live. Socrates___ The quote, “Worthless people live only to eat and drink; people of worth eat and drink only to live,” is a powerful…
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He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have. Socrates___ Introduction: In today’s world, we are constantly surrounded by messages telling us to strive for more – more success,…
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The secret of happiness is not found in seeking more but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.Socrates___ Introduction In today’s world, it’s easy to get caught up in the pursuit of more – more money, more possessions, more experiences.…
The self-sufficient we define as that which when isolated, makes life desirable and complete, and such we think happiness to be. It cannot be exceeded and is, therefore, the end of action. Aristotle___ Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, once said, “The…
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Men generally agree that the highest good attainable by action is happiness, and identify living well and doing well with happiness. Aristotle____ In his famous work “Nicomachean Ethics,” Aristotle wrote, “Men generally agree that the highest good attainable by action…
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The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom.…
Some identify happiness with virtue, some with practical wisdom, others with a kind of philosophical wisdom, others add or exclude pleasure and yet others include prosperity. We agree with those who identify happiness with virtue, for virtue belongs with virtuous behavior and virtue is…
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No happy man can become miserable, for he will never do acts that are hateful and mean. Aristotle___ Aristotle on Happiness2 This is a quote. It suggests that a happy person will not engage in behaviors that are harmful…
