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Delight Quote by Aristotle

“All men by nature desire to know. An indication of this is the delight we take in our senses; for even apart from their usefulness they are loved for themselves...” quote by Aristotle — Download Open image

“All men by nature desire to know. An indication of this is the delight we take in our senses; for even apart from their usefulness they are loved for themselves...”

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“The gift of words, the source of enjoyment, the source of delight that comes within and the unfading beauty and energy of words.”

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All the world's bravery that delights our eyes is but thy several liveries.

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Every natural power exhilarates; a true talent delights the possessor first.

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