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Let the fictitious sources of pleasure be as near as possible to
the true.
[Lat., Ficta voluptatis causa read more
Let the fictitious sources of pleasure be as near as possible to
the true.
[Lat., Ficta voluptatis causa sint proxima veris.]
I live and reign since I have abandoned those pleasures which you
by your praises extol to the skies.
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I live and reign since I have abandoned those pleasures which you
by your praises extol to the skies.
[Lat., Vivo et regno, simul ista reliqui
Quae vos ad coelum effertis rumore secundo.]
The vocabulary of pleasure depends on the imagery of pain.
The vocabulary of pleasure depends on the imagery of pain.
Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.
Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.
That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.
That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.
Who pleases one against his will.
Who pleases one against his will.
Simple pleasures are always the last refuge of the complex
Simple pleasures are always the last refuge of the complex
The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.
The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.
Despise pleasure; pleasure bought by pain in injurious.
[Lat., Sperne voluptates; nocet empta dolora voluptas.]
Despise pleasure; pleasure bought by pain in injurious.
[Lat., Sperne voluptates; nocet empta dolora voluptas.]
