Life Quote by Fernando Pessoa
““All pleasure is a vice because seeking pleasure is what everyone does in life, and the worst vice of all is to do what everyone else does.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Book of Disquiet, 1913
Seeking pleasure as a universal goal is a moral flaw, making it a vice that aligns with conformity.
In simple terms: Chasing pleasure like everyone else is a vice.
Key Takeaway
Question conformity, seek personal values.
Themes
morality
conformity
pleasure
vice
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal decision
- social pressure
- consumerism
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Existentialism
ethical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your choices beyond pleasure?
- How does conformity shape your desires?
A Different Perspective
Pleasure pursuit can be healthy if authentic.
