Quote by Aristotle

The Good of man is the active exercise of his souls faculties in conformity with excellence or virtue, or if there be several human excellences or virtues, in conformity with the best and most perfect among them.

The Good of man is the active exercise of his souls facultie

Summary

This quote asserts that the ultimate good for a person lies in actively engaging and developing their soul's faculties in accordance with excellence or virtue. It suggests that individuals should strive to align their actions with the highest form of virtue or excellence, and if there are multiple virtues, they should aim for the best and most perfect among them. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the importance of personal growth and ethical actions as a means to achieve true fulfillment and goodness in life.

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