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Happiness

August 18, 2019 by admin

“Because you made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you.”

– St. Augustine

Definition:

  • A state of well-being and contentment (MW)
  • The highest good of life, resulting from virtuous action; well-being that consists in well-doing (New Advent)
  • Feeling and showing a sense of satisfaction (CAM)

Vices:

  • Deficiency: Unhappiness, the lack of well-being from virtue in one’s life

Example:

Enjoying a meal with family and taking time to appreciate the people around you
Related Virtues Beauty, Goodness, Truth, Peace, Joy

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