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The ice does not in pain scream
when in the sun he melts into stream
nor does he in pain read more
The ice does not in pain scream
when in the sun he melts into stream
nor does he in pain scream
when he higher climbs into spiraling steam.
If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.
If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.
A thing seriously pursued affords true enjoyment.
[Lat., Res severa est verum gaudium.]
A thing seriously pursued affords true enjoyment.
[Lat., Res severa est verum gaudium.]
You were made for enjoyment, and the world was filled with things
which you will enjoy, unless you are read more
You were made for enjoyment, and the world was filled with things
which you will enjoy, unless you are too proud to be pleased by
them, or too grasping to care for what you cannot turn to other
account than mere delight.
My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on read more
My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate--that's my philosophy.
Whether with Reason, or with Instinct blest,
Know, all enjoy that pow'r which suits them best.
Whether with Reason, or with Instinct blest,
Know, all enjoy that pow'r which suits them best.
How could I, blest with thee, long nights employ;
And how with the longest day enjoy!
[Lat., read more
How could I, blest with thee, long nights employ;
And how with the longest day enjoy!
[Lat., Quam vellem longas tecum requiescere noctes,
Et tecum longos pervigilare dies.]
Habit converts luxurious enjoyments into dull and daily necessities.
Habit converts luxurious enjoyments into dull and daily necessities.
The biggest mistake people make in life is not trying to make a living at doing what they most enjoy.
The biggest mistake people make in life is not trying to make a living at doing what they most enjoy.
