A man of pleasure is a man of pains.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeking pleasure often brings suffering.
- In plain terms
- Enjoyment can lead to pain.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance pleasure with caution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What pleasures are worth the risk?
- How to measure cost vs. benefit?
Another view
Some pleasures are harmless.
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