Body love Quote by Aristotle
“Everybody loves a thing more if it has cost him trouble: for instance those who have made money love money more than those who have inherited it.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, Book V
People value things more when they have worked hard for them, increasing appreciation and attachment.
In simple terms: Earned effort deepens love for possessions.
Key Takeaway
Respect effort, not just outcome.
Themes
value
effort
attachment
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- financial investments
- personal achievements
- relationship building
Key Concepts
Eudaimonia
desire
ownership
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you love something because of its price?
- How does effort shape your appreciation?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on cost can cause unnecessary suffering.
