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“The "supreme good" and its attainment -- that is happiness. And joy is: response to happiness.”

Quote by Josef Pieper

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Josef Pieper was a German philosopher known for his research into the Western philosophical tradition and his critical analysis of modern culture. His works covered various fields such as ethics, political philosophy, and aesthetics, and had a profound impact on contemporary philosophy and the intellectual world. more

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