Mais qu'importe l'eternite de la damnation a qui a trouve dans une seconde l'infini de la jouissance?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It matters not how eternal damnation is if one can find infinite joy in a single moment.
- In plain terms
- A fleeting moment of intense pleasure outweighs endless suffering.
- What can you take from it?
- Value moments of deep joy over abstract fears.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What moments have given you a sense of infinity?
- Do you balance short-term joy with long-term wellbeing?
Another view
Ignoring long-term consequences can be reckless.
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