Quote by Solon

Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.

Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he i

Summary

This quote implies that true happiness can only be determined after a person's life has ended. It suggests that what may appear as happiness during one's lifetime could be attributed to luck or temporary circumstances. Instead, the quote suggests that true happiness is a long-term state that can only be fully understood and assessed when a person's entire life has unfolded and all experiences, ups and downs, are taken into account. Until that point, any sense of happiness can be seen as temporary and subject to change.

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Happiness

By Solon

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