As the philosopher John Stuart Mill wrote, It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied; better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied. And if the fool, or the pig, are a different opinion, it is because they know only their own side of the question.
John Stuart Mill emphasized the value of higher pleasures over simpler ones, suggesting that it is preferable to experience dissatisfaction if it comes from pursuing intellectual or moral growth rather than superficial satisfaction. He believed that true fulfillment comes from engaging with more complex and meaningful experiences, like those of philosophers or thinkers.
According to Mill, those who are satisfied with less or only see their own limited perspective lack a...
