Repudiation of pleasur is a reason'd folly of imperfection. Ther is no motiv can rebate or decompose the intrinsic joy of activ life, whereon all function whatsoever in man is based.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rejecting pleasure is foolish because the joy of active life is fundamental to human function.
- In plain terms
- You should not avoid pleasure because it is part of living.
- What can you take from it?
- Active life brings intrinsic joy that cannot be removed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you deny yourself joy?
- What is your reason for acting?
Another view
Pleasure is not always good.
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