The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Whosoever is delighted in solitude, is either a wild beast or a god'; thoughts on solitude and loneliness

Aristotle in his quote says to exist entirely outside of societyand to find pleasure in that statesuggests a nature that is either sub-human (a beast) or super-human (a god). This philosophy serves as a cornerstone for Western political and social theory, emphasizing that community is essential for achieving Eudaimonia or human flourishing.