Really high-minded people are indifferent to happiness, especially other people's.

Summary

This quote suggests that people who possess a strong sense of intellectual or moral superiority often disregard the importance of happiness, especially in relation to others. They prioritize higher ideals or principles over the well-being of individuals. This indifference towards happiness may stem from a belief that seeking personal or superficial contentment can detract from the pursuit of deeper philosophical truths or societal progress. As a result, these "high-minded" individuals may overlook the significance of happiness in one's life and fail to empathize with the happiness of others.

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