The chief business of my life has always been to indulge my senses; I never knew anything of greater importance. I felt myself born for the fair sex, I have ever loved it dearly, and I have been loved by it as often and as much as I could.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker defines their life as centered on sensory pleasure and love.
- In plain terms
- I lived for pleasure and love.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize sensory pleasure and love in your life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the purpose of your life?
- What do you live for?
Another view
This view excludes other forms of meaning like duty or achievement.
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