Aristotle: To be able without hindrance to exercise his preeminent quality, whatever its nature, is real happiness.

To be able without hindrance to exercise his preeminent quality, whatever its na — Aristotle

To be able without hindrance to exercise his preeminent quality, whatever its nature, is real happiness.

Aristotle

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