The only way to make people good, is to make them happy. ~ Ch 11
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People become good when they are happy.
- In plain terms
- Happiness leads to goodness.
- What can you take from it?
- Foster happiness to encourage good behavior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can happiness be forced?
Another view
Goodness can also arise from duty or principle, not just happiness.
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