Tag Archives: pleasures

Life is little more than a loan shark

Posted on September 8, 2012 by theholisticdirectory

Life is little more than a loan shark:  It exacts a very high rate of interest for the few pleasures it concedes. Luigi Pirandello

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The chief happiness

Posted on July 12, 2012 by theholisticdirectory

Hope itself is a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords; but, like all other pleasures immoderately enjoyed, the excesses of hope must be expiated by pain. Samuel Johnson

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A good rousing sneeze

Posted on June 29, 2012 by theholisticdirectory

I am pretty sure that, if you will be quite honest, you will admit that a good rousing sneeze, one that tears open your collar and throws your hair into your eyes, is really one of life’s sensational pleasures. Robert … Continue reading →

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Tranquil pleasures last the longest

Posted on June 13, 2012 by theholisticdirectory

Tranquil pleasures last the longest; we are not fitted to bear the burden of great joys. Christian Nestell Bovee

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