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The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.
The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.
Painting is a source of endless pleasure, but also of great anguish.
Painting is a source of endless pleasure, but also of great anguish.
Pleasure's a sin, and sometimes sin's a pleasure.
Pleasure's a sin, and sometimes sin's a pleasure.
The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business.
The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business.
Who pleases one against his will.
Who pleases one against his will.
O Athenians, what toil do I undergo to please you!
O Athenians, what toil do I undergo to please you!
The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.
The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.
Anticipation makes the pleasure.
Anticipation makes the pleasure.
Look upon the world as your enemy because only then the gifts it gives will give you immense pleasure.
Look upon the world as your enemy because only then the gifts it gives will give you immense pleasure.