Aristotle: “Happiness depends upon ourselves.”
Dalai Lama: “Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.”
Two great minds but only one idea. Coincidence? You might think that Aristotle said it first because he was born first and there is only a slim chance they ever met, although reading these quotes would lead you to believe they both spoke perfect English. Common sense would have you believe Aristotle came first and so had the original thought.
But imagine if you will, that time is not linear and the space time continuum allowed for them to meet, share ideas and perhaps a glass of Ouzo. Then the thought might well have come first from Mr. Lama and Aristotle’s work is wholly derivative; a simple restating of the obvious. Think about it a moment…
Mind Blown!!