Mirth, admit me of thy crew, To live with her, and live with thee, In unreproved pleasures free.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks to join the group of people who enjoy carefree pleasures.
- In plain terms
- I want to be with you and live happily without worry.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek company that allows for guilt free enjoyment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes pleasure truly free?
- Who should you spend time with?
Another view
Unreproved pleasures can sometimes lead to irresponsible behavior.
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