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christopher

"Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness."

Anne Frank

Aristotle Ethics, Bk I, Ch 5

What is happiness for a human being? Here Aristotle promptly rejects pleasure, honor, and wealth. 

(I think this dismissal of honor is especially sharp and worth meditating on frequently)

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Aristotle's view really challenges our ideas about happiness. It's thought-provoking to consider how we often seek validation through honor instead of finding fulfillment within. What do you think he suggests instead?

Doing good deed weirdly brings a sense of fulfillment

Devoting yourself to doing beautiful deeds for their own sake.