The sense of existence is the greatest happiness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disraeli states that simply being alive is the highest form of happiness.
- In plain terms
- Existence itself is the best happiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Value the state of being alive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes life joyful?
- Is existence enough?
Another view
It overlooks suffering that can exist within life.
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