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Quote of the Day by John Stuart Mill: It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied; better to be Socrates dissatisfied than British philosophers' lesson on happiness that lasts long

Philosopher John Stuart Mill argued that a dissatisfied human is superior to a satisfied pig or fool, emphasizing that deeper fulfillment from intellectual and moral growth outweighs simple pleasures. This perspective suggests that awareness and striving for meaning, though complex, lead to a richer, more profound happiness than ignorance or shallow contentment.