Enjoyment Quote by Samuel Johnson
“True enjoyments also keep people from vice.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Idler, 1750
Pleasures that are wholesome can deter people from harmful habits.
In simple terms: Good enjoyment prevents vice.
Key Takeaway
Seek healthy pleasures.
Themes
morality
selfcontrol
pleasure
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal habits
- social policy
- education
- health promotion
Key Concepts
ethics
human behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What wholesome activities could replace harmful ones?
- How can society promote healthy enjoyments?
A Different Perspective
May not all enjoyments be equally effective in preventing vice.
