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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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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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Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word "satiety.".

Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word "satiety.".

by Francis Quarles 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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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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Though throned in highest bliss
Equal to God, and equally enjoying
God-like fruition.

Though throned in highest bliss
Equal to God, and equally enjoying
God-like fruition.

by John Milton 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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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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It is a curious thing that people only ask if you are enjoying
yourself when you aren't.

It is a curious thing that people only ask if you are enjoying
yourself when you aren't.

by Edith Nesbit Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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