Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
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Happiness does not consist in amusement. In fact, it would be strange if our end were amusement, and if we were to labor and suffer hardships all our life long merely to amuse ourselves.... The happy life is regarded as a life in conformity with virtue. It is a life which involves effort and is not spent in amusement.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True happiness comes from living a virtuous life rather than seeking mere amusement.
In this quote, Aristotle emphasizes that genuine happiness is not found in fleeting pleasures or entertainment but in living a life of virtue and fulfilling one’s potential. He argues that a life dedicated solely to amusement is not only unfulfilling but also contrary to the true purpose of human existence, which involves effort and striving toward moral excellence.
Themes
HappinessVirtueEffortAmusementLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about finding true fulfillment in life.
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