Quote by Hannah Arendt

The ultimate end of human acts is eudaimonia, happiness in the sense of living well, which all men desire all acts are but different means chosen to arrive at it.

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Summary

This quote suggests that the ultimate goal of human actions is eudaimonia, which can be understood as happiness or living well. It implies that all individuals naturally desire to achieve this state of being and that every action we take is a choice made towards attaining happiness. In essence, this quote highlights the centrality of pursuing a fulfilled and meaningful life, where our actions are seen as different avenues towards reaching that ultimate well-being.

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Happiness

By Hannah Arendt

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