Seeks painted trifles and fantastic toys, And eagerly pursues imaginary joys.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People seek out trivial pleasures and pretend they are real joys.
- In plain terms
- People chase fake joys and toys.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid chasing empty distractions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you chasing trifles?
- What is a real joy?
Another view
Simple pleasures can bring genuine happiness.
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