Happiness comes from developing our unique strengths and virtues from "summary" of Aristotle's Way by Edith Hall
Aristotle believed that true happiness is not something that can be attained through external sources like wealth, fame, or power. Instead, he argued that happiness comes from within, from developing our unique strengths and virtues. According to Aristotle, each person has a set of strengths and talents that are unique to them, and it is through the cultivation and development of these strengths that we can find true fulfillment and happiness in life. Aristotle saw human beings as inherently virtuous creatures, possessing the capacity for moral excellence and living a life of purpose and meaning. He believed that by identifying and nurturing our virtues, we can achie...
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