“Suppose anyone desire to obtain them together, he does indeed wish for happiness as a whole; but will he find it in these things which, as we have proved, are unable to bestow what they promise?”

“Nay; by no means,” said I.

“Then, happiness must certainly not be sought in these things which severally are believed to afford some one of the blessings most to be desired.”

“They must not, I admit. No conclusion could be more true.”

“So, then, the form and the causes of false happiness are set before thine eyes. Now turn thy gaze to the other side; there thou wilt straightway see the true happiness I promised.”