According to Mill, "It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied; better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied."

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This is a quote from John Stuart Mill's book "Utilitarianism". In this quote, Mill is expressing his belief that happiness or satisfaction alone is not the ultimate goal of life, and that it is better to pursue knowledge, philosophical inquiry, and personal growth even if it means experiencing some dissatisfaction.

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