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“Even pleasure, you know, is fatiguing…” quote by Jane Austen
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““Even pleasure, you know, is fatiguing…””

Jane Austen

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Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice, 1813

Pleasure can become exhausting when pursued without moderation, revealing its fleeting nature.

In simple terms: Pleasure can tire you.

Key Takeaway

Seek balance in enjoyment.

Themes

pleasure fatigue moderation

Mood

thoughtful melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily life
  • leisure
  • well‑being

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What pleasures drain you?
  • How can you pace enjoyment?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on pleasure may neglect deeper fulfillment.

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