Cost Quote by Samuel Johnson
“Pleasure that is obtained by unreasonable and unsuitable cost must always end in pain.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Idler, 1759
Pursuing pleasure that costs too much inevitably leads to suffering.
In simple terms: Excessive pleasure brings pain.
Key Takeaway
Avoid costly pleasures.
Themes
ethics
self‑control
consequences
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- relationships
- health decisions
Key Concepts
hedonism
balance
pain
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the cost truly unreasonable?
- Can pleasure be sustainable?
A Different Perspective
Pain may arise from other factors beyond cost.
![“[Photography is ] likewise even French impressionists. So the Sculls bought pop. It was politics, and they moved with it. And I think that could be happening, to some degree, with photography, too. It doesn't cost as much to do it, either.” quote by Garry Winogrand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2eb/garry-winogrand-2342_cost_photography-is-likewise-even-french-impr_2802.jpg)
