n nDoes philosophy, then, make happiness? said he, interrupting. n n nn nAssuredly, I said, and it alone. n n nn nWhat, then, is philosophy? he says; and what is happiness? Pray tell me, unless something hinders you from saying.n n nn nPhilosophy, then, said I, is the knowledge of that which really exists, and a clear perception of the truth; and happiness is the reward of such knowledge and wisdom.n n nn nBut what do you call God? said he. n n nn nThat which always maintains the same nature, and in the same manner, and is the cause of all other things -that, indeed, is God.n