Quote by Bertrand Russell

The good life, as I conceive it, is a happy life. I do not mean that if you are good you will be happy; I mean that if you are happy you will be good.

The good life, as I conceive it, is a happy life. I do not m

Summary

This quote suggests that the key to living a good life lies in being happy. The author explains that being morally good doesn't necessarily lead to happiness, but rather, it is happiness that can lead to being morally good. It implies that when an individual is content and emotionally fulfilled, they are more likely to exhibit positive behaviors and make morally upright choices. Thus, according to this perspective, prioritizing and attaining happiness becomes a driving force in living a virtuous life.

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