Kitap 1
5.4
If, then, such is the nature of happiness, its component parts must necessarily be: noble birth, numerous friends, good friends, wealth, good children, numerous children, a good old age; further, bodily excellences, such as health, beauty, strength, stature, fitness for athletic contests, a good reputation, honor, good luck, virtue. For a man would be entirely independent, provided he possessed all internal and external goods; for there are no others. Internal goods are those of mind and body; external goods are noble birth, friends, wealth, honor. To these we think should be added certain capacitiesi.e. of mind and body; or δυνάμεις may mean positions of authority and influence. and good luck; for on these conditions life will be perfectly secure. Let us now in the same way define each of these in detail.
