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“Wine gives great pleasure; and every pleasure is of itself a good. It is a good, unless counterbalanced by evil.” quote by Samuel Johnson
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“Wine gives great pleasure; and every pleasure is of itself a good. It is a good, unless counterbalanced by evil.”

Samuel Johnson

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 good unless it is paired with evil, then it becomes problematic.

In simple terms: Pleasure is good unless tainted by evil.

Key Takeaway

Balance pleasure with moral awareness.

Themes

ethics pleasure morality

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal choices
  • consumption
  • lifestyle
  • decision making

Key Concepts

philosophy dualism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What pleasures might hide harm?
  • How do you assess moral balance?
A Different Perspective

Pleasure can be harmful if not examined.

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