Robert NozickAnd although it might be best of all to be Socrates satisfied, having both happiness and depth, we would give up some happiness in order to gain the depth.
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To me, the greatest happiness comes from having both happiness and depth. I am happy with my life, but I am also happy to sacrifice some of my happiness for a deeper understanding.
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