“Everybody loves a thing more if it has cost him trouble: for instance those who have made money love money more than those who have inherited it.”
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The Nicomachean ethics
Written by Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics is a comprehensive treatise on ethics that delves into the nature of virtue, the role of habituation, and the importance of practical wisdom. It is considered one of the most significant texts in the history of philosophy, offering insights into moral character and the pursuit of eudaimonia, or human flourishing. more
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