Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
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...the life which is best for men, both separately, as individuals, and in the mass, as states, is the life which has virtue sufficiently supported by material resources to facilitate participation in the actions that virtue calls for.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A virtuous life requires both moral integrity and enough resources to act on that integrity.
In this quote, Aristotle emphasizes the importance of virtue in leading a fulfilling life, asserting that individuals and societies flourish when they possess moral values supported by the necessary material means. He suggests that the ideal life is one where people not only strive for virtue but also have the resources available to engage in virtuous actions, thus creating a harmonious balance between ethical standards and practical life.
Themes
VirtueResourcesHappinessLifeIndividuals
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of ethics in leadership.
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