Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
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The life of money-making is one undertaken under compulsion, and wealth is evidently not the good we are seeking; for it is merely useful and for the sake of something else.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wealth is not an end goal but a means to achieve something more meaningful.
In this quote, Aristotle reflects on the nature of wealth and the motivation behind acquiring it. He suggests that pursuing wealth often comes from a sense of obligation rather than a genuine desire, emphasizing that true goodness lies beyond material wealth, which is only a tool for achieving greater aims in life.
Themes
WealthMoneyPhilosophyHappinessValue
In practice
Example use cases
In a financial planning seminar discussing the role of money in life.
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