Too much of a good thing can be simply wonderful.[8]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker humorously suggests that even too much of something good is enjoyable.
- In plain terms
- Having too much good stuff can still be wonderful.
- What can you take from it?
- Enjoyment does not necessarily decrease with abundance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is there a limit to enjoyment?
- When does too much become too much?
Another view
This ignores situations where excess causes harm or fatigue.
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