--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Happiness and virtue rest upon each…" description: "\"Happiness and virtue rest upon each other; the best are not only the happiest, but the happiest are usually the best.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ed2/anonymous-1_character_happiness-and-virtue-rest-upon-each-othe_2015390.jpg" --- # Happiness and virtue rest upon each other; the best are… ![“Happiness and virtue rest upon each other; the best are not only the happiest, but the happiest are usually the best.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ed2/anonymous-1_character_happiness-and-virtue-rest-upon-each-othe_2015390.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ed2/anonymous-1_character_happiness-and-virtue-rest-upon-each-othe_2015390.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ed2/anonymous-1_character_happiness-and-virtue-rest-upon-each-othe_2015390.jpg) > “Happiness and virtue rest upon each other; the best are not only the happiest, but the happiest are usually the best.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Happiness and moral excellence reinforce each other; the most virtuous tend to be happiest, and happiness often signals virtue. **In simple terms:** Virtue and happiness support each other. Key Takeaway Seek both moral good and joy. Themes happiness virtue well‑being Mood reflective optimistic Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - personal relationships - workplace culture - education - leadership Key Concepts Ethics positive psychology Questions to Reflect On - Can happiness be a reliable sign of virtue? - How do you nurture both? 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