Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity. He who seeks it elsewhere will not find it for, having drunk from all the glasses of life, he will find satisfaction only in those.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True happiness comes from reason, understanding the universe, and generosity, not from outside sources.
- In plain terms
- Find happiness by using reason, knowing the universe, and being generous.
- What can you take from it?
- Happiness is found through reason, knowledge, and generosity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find happiness?
- Is happiness a practice or a state?
Another view
External circumstances often determine happiness regardless of internal states.
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