Active Quote by Aristotle
“Happiness is something final and complete in itself, as being the aim and end of all practical activities whatever … Happiness then we define as the active exercise of the mind in conformity with perfect goodness or virtue.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Nicomachean Ethics, c. 350 BC
Happiness is the ultimate goal, achieved by exercising the mind in perfect virtue.
In simple terms: True happiness comes from virtuous activity.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate virtue for lasting happiness.
Themes
ethics
well‑being
philosophy
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- education
- leadership
- community service
Key Concepts
eudaimonia
virtue ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does virtue mean to you?
- How can one practice virtue daily?
A Different Perspective
Virtue may be culturally relative, limiting universal application.
