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Kesenangan tidak jahat, tetapi cara menghasilkan sebagian…

“Kesenangan tidak jahat, tetapi cara menghasilkan sebagian kesenangan itu ada yang mengakibatkan masalah yang besarnya berlipat-lipat daripada kesenangan yang diperoleh.” quote by Epicurus
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““Kesenangan tidak jahat, tetapi cara menghasilkan sebagian kesenangan itu ada yang mengakibatkan masalah yang besarnya berlipat-lipat daripada kesenangan yang diperoleh.””

Epicurus

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Pleasure is not inherently bad, but some ways of gaining it cause greater problems than the pleasure itself.

In simple terms: Not all pleasures are good.

Key Takeaway

Choose wise pleasures.

Themes

ethics philosophy well‑being

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • daily decisions
  • consumer choices
  • relationship choices

Key Concepts

hedonism consequentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What pleasures cause hidden costs?
  • How to balance enjoyment and risk?
A Different Perspective

Short‑term pleasure can lead to long‑term harm.

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