Action Quote by Aristotle
“Happiness itself is sufficient excuse. Beautiful things are right and true; so beautiful actions are those pleasing to the gods. Wise men have an inward sense of what is beautiful, and the highest wisdom is to trust this intuition and be guided by it. The answer to the last appeal of what is right lies within a man's own breast. Trust thyself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle, c. 350 BC
True happiness comes from aligning actions with an inner sense of beauty and virtue, trusting one's intuition.
In simple terms: Happiness follows inner beauty and virtue.
Key Takeaway
Trust your inner sense of beauty.
Themes
happiness
beauty
virtue
intuition
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- artistic creation
- leadership
- moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
Greek philosophy
ethics
inner guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate true beauty from personal bias?
- Can intuition be trusted in moral decisions?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be flawed or biased, leading to misguided actions.
