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Amusement Quote by Aristotle

“The happy life is thought to be one of excellence; now an excellent life requires exertion, and does not consist in amusement.” quote by Aristotle — Download Open image

“The happy life is thought to be one of excellence; now an excellent life requires exertion, and does not consist in amusement.”

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