Quote by Aristotle

Happiness seems to require a modicum of external prosperity

Happiness seems to require a modicum of external prosperity

Summary

This quote suggests that to achieve happiness, one must have at least a certain level of external prosperity or material wealth. It implies that external factors, such as financial stability or success, contribute to one's overall sense of happiness. However, it does not dismiss the importance of other internal factors or life experiences in attaining and maintaining happiness. Instead, it emphasizes the role that external circumstances can play in one's overall well-being.

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