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“The happy man . . . will be always or at least most often employed in doing and contemplating the things that are in conformity with virtue. And he will bear changes of fortunes most nobly, and with perfect propriety in every way.” quote by Aristotle
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“The happy man . . . will be always or at least most often employed in doing and contemplating the things that are in conformity with virtue. And he will bear changes of fortunes most nobly, and with perfect propriety in every way.”

Aristotle

About This Quote

Source Book: Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle, 4th century BC

A virtuous person finds fulfillment in actions aligned with moral excellence and handles life's changes with dignity and proper conduct.

In simple terms: Virtue leads to happiness and graceful handling of change.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate virtue to achieve lasting happiness.

Themes

virtue happiness resilience

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career
  • personal growth
  • adversity
  • decision making

Key Concepts

ethics character development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can one practice virtue daily?
  • What does proper propriety look like in modern life?
A Different Perspective

Virtue alone may not guarantee external success.

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