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Full Idea
The happy city is the one that is best and acts nobly.
Gist of Idea
The happiest city is the one that acts most nobly
Source
Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1323b29)
Book Ref
Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.159
A Reaction
He applies almost identical criteria to the eudaimon individual and the eudaimon city. It is not the possession of virtuous qualities but the performing of fine deeds which matters. I want to be proud of what my country does.