Justice, even if slow, is sure.
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Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True happiness is determined by one's life experiences and actions, not mere luck.
This quote by Solon emphasizes that happiness cannot be fully assessed until a person's life has come to an end. It suggests that what we often perceive as happiness may simply be periods of good fortune, while true happiness is a deeper state that encompasses the entirety of one's life experiences and actions taken until their death.
Themes
HappinessLifeLuckPhilosophyDeath
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a philosophical discussion on the nature of happiness.
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