Quotation by

Aristotle

Happiness depends upon ourselves.

Happiness

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Aristotle means that feeling happy is something we create through our own choices and actions, not something that happens because of outside events. It emphasizes that our personal responsibility and mindset shape our sense of happiness.

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