Well, it appears that since I've fallen out of the ugly tree a time or two, Aristotle doesn't hold out much hope for my happiness.
For many things are done, as if by instruments, by means of friends and wealth and political power, and those who lack certain things, such as good ancestry, good children, and good looks, disfigure their blessedness; for someone who is completely ugly in appearance, or of bad descent, or solitary and childless is not very apt to be happy . . . (Nicomachean Ethics 1099a35-1099b5)
Oh well, I may not have looks or noble descent. But I got a kid! And she's a beauty!
Posted by Clifton at February 10, 2004 12:34 PM | TrackBackHa ha! That's funny.
Posted by: ron at February 10, 2004 01:24 PMAnd you didn't get that kid by being "solitary"
:)
Posted by: jamesofthenorthwest at February 10, 2004 02:06 PMHa! Indeed!
Posted by: Clifton D. Healy at February 10, 2004 02:16 PMThank God for beautiful kids! Mine are my saving grace.
Posted by: Jim N at February 10, 2004 03:58 PM