Quote by Sophocles

When a man has lost all happiness, he's not alive. Call him a breathing corpse.

When a man has lost all happiness, he's not alive. Call him

Summary

This quote suggests that true happiness is crucial for a meaningful existence. It implies that without happiness, a person merely exists without truly living, resembling a lifeless body that breathes but lacks any vitality or joy. It emphasizes the importance of finding and maintaining happiness in order to truly feel alive and fulfilled in life.

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