Simple pleasures are always the last refuge of the complex

Simple pleasures are always the last refuge of the complex

Anticipation makes the pleasure.

Anticipation makes the pleasure.

Doubtless the pleasure is as great
Of being cheated as to cheat.

Doubtless the pleasure is as great
Of being cheated as to cheat.

We tire of those pleasures we take, but never of those we give.

We tire of those pleasures we take, but never of those we give.

With the catching ends the pleasure of the chase

With the catching ends the pleasure of the chase

Every age has its pleasures, its style of wit, and its own ways.

Every age has its pleasures, its style of wit, and its own ways.

The vocabulary of pleasure depends on the imagery of pain.

The vocabulary of pleasure depends on the imagery of pain.

Pleasure admitted in undue degree
Enslaves the will, nor leaves the judgment free.

Pleasure admitted in undue degree
Enslaves the will, nor leaves the judgment free.

Men may scoff, and men may pray,
But they pay
Every pleasure with a pain.

Men may scoff, and men may pray,
But they pay
Every pleasure with a pain.