If it is better to be happy as a result of one’s own exertions than by the gift of fortune, it...

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If it is better to be happy as a result of one’s own exertions than by the gift of fortune, it is reasonable to suppose that this is how happiness is won.

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Aristotle

Classical Greek philosopher, student of Plato and founder of Western philosophy

383 - 321BC

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