Agreeable Quote by Walter Bagehot
“Business is really more agreeable than pleasure; it interests the whole mind ... more deeply. But it does not look as if it did.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Economics and Pleasure, 1875
Business engages the mind more deeply than pleasure, though it may not appear as enjoyable at first glance.
In simple terms: Business stimulates the mind more than pleasure.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth in work.
Themes
economics
psychology
work
pleasure
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
economic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career choice
- entrepreneurship
- personal fulfillment
Key Concepts
industrial revolution
labor theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is work less immediately fun?
- How can we find joy in business?
A Different Perspective
Pleasure can be immediate, business offers lasting satisfaction.
