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In our amusements a certain limit is to be placed that we may not
devote ourselves to a life read more
In our amusements a certain limit is to be placed that we may not
devote ourselves to a life of pleasure and thence fall into
immorality.
[Lat., Ludendi etiam est quidam modus retinendus, ut ne nimis
omnia profundamus, elatique voluptate in aliquam turpitudinem
delabamur.]
The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.
The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.
With the catching ends the pleasure of the chase
With the catching ends the pleasure of the chase
Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.
Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.
There is no sterner moralist than pleasure.
There is no sterner moralist than pleasure.
O Athenians, what toil do I undergo to please you!
O Athenians, what toil do I undergo to please you!
Rich the treasure,
Sweet the pleasure,
Sweet is pleasure after pain.
Rich the treasure,
Sweet the pleasure,
Sweet is pleasure after pain.
Whenever you are sincerely pleased you are nourished.
Whenever you are sincerely pleased you are nourished.
Painting is a source of endless pleasure, but also of great anguish.
Painting is a source of endless pleasure, but also of great anguish.