Full Idea
Increasing control is the key to our well-being.
Gist of Idea
Control is the key to well-being
Source
John Kekes (The Human Condition [2010], 04 Intro)
Book Reference
Kekes,John: 'The Human Condition' [OUP 2010], p.67
A Reaction
This slogan emerges from a sustained discussion. Hitler and Stalin increased control rather impressively, so we obviously need a bit more than this to get proper well-being. There's also something to be said for going with the flow.