Dies Quote by Tertullian
“Can we not live without pleasure, who cannot but with pleasure die?”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Against the Heresies, c. 200 AD
Human beings need pleasure to live; without it, life is unbearable, and death without pleasure is intolerable.
In simple terms: Pleasure is essential for life and death.
Key Takeaway
Seek balanced pleasure.
Themes
ethics
human nature
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal fulfillment
- health
- well‑being
- risk of excess
Key Concepts
hedonism
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What pleasures truly sustain you?
- How can you balance pleasure with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Pleasure alone cannot solve deeper existential issues.
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