Human beings Quote by Lionel Tiger
“Human beings need pleasure the way they need vitamins.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Human Nature and Society, 1995
People need pleasure as essential as nutrients for wellbeing.
In simple terms: Pleasure is essential.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize enjoyable activities.
Themes
wellbeing
biology
psychology
motivation
balance
Mood
content
optimistic
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- diet planning
- exercise routines
- creative projects
- social events
- relaxation
Key Concepts
Hedonism
needs theory
self‑care
Questions to Reflect On
- What pleasures truly nourish you?
- How do you balance pleasure with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Pleasure without purpose can become escapism.
![“[Pleasure is what suggested] which behaviors, emotions, social patterns and patterns of taste served us well during our evolutionary history. They were experienced as pleasures and encoded into our formative genetic codes . . . deep in the past, from about 100,000 years ago and beyond.” quote by Lionel Tiger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/41d/lionel-tiger-42821_behavior_pleasure-is-what-suggested-which-behavio_1246259.jpg)
