aristotle, who?

It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied—John Stuart Mill

i’m no philosopher but i think this Mill man needs to reconsider his claims

to unpack how problematic, and dare I say untrue, this statement is

i would like to implore the words of the late, great cecilia lisbon

otherwise known as the youngest daughter in the novel turned film turned cult classic, virgin suicides

the most important piece of work kristen dunst ever starred in

“obviously doctor, you’ve never been a 13 year old girl”

(pause for dramatic effect)

in conclusion, to reiterate, all in all,

mill & socrates & voltair & plato & etc. never got their periods, and until they do,

UNTIL THEY DO

everything they’ve ever said is moot

we should all strive to be satisfied, even if it means we have to be a pig.