Quote by Samuel Johnson

I fly from pleasure, said the prince, because pleasure has ceased to please; I am lonely because I am miserable, and am unwilling to cloud with my presence the happiness of others.

I fly from pleasure, said the prince, because pleasure has c

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In this quote, the prince expresses his inclination to distance himself from indulgence and pleasure because he has become disillusioned by their inability to bring him true contentment. He acknowledges feeling lonely due to his own misery and chooses to isolate himself rather than tainting the joy of those around him with his own unhappiness. The quote reflects the prince's self-awareness and his decision to prioritize the well-being of others over his personal misery.

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