Id solum bonus est, quo qui potidur, beatus est. Means: Only that is good, what one has to obtain to be happy.
Reminds me of that old joke: Two friends discussing the greatest wonders of science. One is opting for the invention of computers, giving his reasons. The other says: “I think, greater still are thermos flasks.” “Thermos?”, the first asks, “What makes you say that? Whats so special about thermos flasks?” “Well”, his friend explains, “you put hot liquid into it and it keeps it hot.” “And if you put cold liquid in, it keeps it cold.” “Yes, and?” “But how does it know?”
So, how does one know what to obtain? What are the good things?
http://www.lastfm.de/music/Macy+Gray/_/Happiness
Macy Gray, Happiness
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