Quote by Demetrius Phalerens

No one could be more happy than a man who has never known affliction

No one could be more happy than a man who has never known af

Summary

This quote suggests that true happiness lies in the absence of suffering or difficulties. It implies that a person who has never faced any form of affliction or hardship would inherently be happier than someone who has experienced life's challenges. By highlighting the idyllic state of bliss in the absence of affliction, the quote emphasizes the impact of adversity on one's well-being and suggests that untouched happiness can only be found in a life free from pain and suffering.

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