Business Quote by Barrie Kerper
““The great correspondent of the seventeenth century Madame de Sevigne counseled, "Take chocolate in order that even the most tireome company seem acceptable to you," which is also sound advice today!””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Living, 2020
Enjoy simple pleasures to make even dull company pleasant, using chocolate as a metaphor for small comforts that improve social experiences.
In simple terms: Small comforts improve social interactions.
Key Takeaway
Seek small joys to enhance dull moments.
Themes
comfort
social interaction
mindfulness
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- dinner parties
- lonely evenings
- networking events
- travel companions
Key Concepts
hedonism
psychology of pleasure
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple pleasure can you add to a routine gathering?
- How does chocolate symbolize comfort for you?
A Different Perspective
Relying on external comforts may mask deeper dissatisfaction.
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