Summary
This quote suggests that merely experiencing happiness is insufficient in considering the overall well-being and rights of a person. It implies that the happiness of a slave does not justify or change their oppressed and subjugated status. It implies that happiness alone does not address or rectify the injustices and inequalities that exist in societies or personal relationships. Therefore, the quote emphasizes the importance of striving for more than just personal contentment, such as freedom, equality, and justice.
Topics
Happiness
By Herbert Read