Happiness comes from virtuous activity, not pleasure
Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle taught that true happiness, or eudaimonia, is a lifelong journey achieved through virtuous actions and rational living, not temporary pleasures.
Around 350 BCE, Aristotle argued that true happiness, or eudaimonia, isn't about fleeting pleasures but a life of virtuous action. He believed we achieve this by living rationally and practicing moral virtues like courage and justice, which he saw as a balance between extremes. For instance, courage avoids both recklessness and cowardice.
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