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    The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists of the chance without the capacity.

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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.]

by Albius Tibullus Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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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.

by Thornton Wilder Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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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.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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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.]

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Winners take time to relish their work, knowing that scaling the mountain is what makes the view from the top read more

Winners take time to relish their work, knowing that scaling the mountain is what makes the view from the top so exhilarating.

by Denis Waitley Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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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.

by Malcolm S. Forbes Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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For Solomon, he lived at ease, and full
Of honour, wealth, high fare, aimed not beyond
Higher read more

For Solomon, he lived at ease, and full
Of honour, wealth, high fare, aimed not beyond
Higher design than to enjoy his state.

by John Milton Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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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.

by Katharine Hepburn Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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Heaven forbids, it is true, certain gratifications, but there are
ways and means of compounding such matters.

Heaven forbids, it is true, certain gratifications, but there are
ways and means of compounding such matters.

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