Full Idea
Zeno says the goal of life is 'living in agreement', which means living according to a single and consonant rational principle, since those who live in conflict are unhappy.
Gist of Idea
The goal is to 'live in agreement', according to one rational consistent principle
Source
report of Zeno (Citium) (fragments/reports [c.294 BCE]) by John Stobaeus - Anthology 2.06a
Book Reference
'The Stoics Reader', ed/tr. Inwood,B/Gerson,L.P. [Hackett 2008], p.132
A Reaction
If there is a 'single' principle, is it possible to state it? To live by consistent principles sets the bar incredibly high, as any professional philosopher can tell you.
Related Idea
Idea 20864 Live in agreement, according to experience of natural events [Chrysippus]