Quote by Samuel Johnson

Life must be filled up, and the man who is not capable of intellectual pleasures must content himself with such as his senses can afford.

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This quote suggests that life needs to be enriched and experienced fully. It implies that those who are not intellectually inclined or unable to appreciate intellectual pleasures should settle for the simpler joys that their senses can provide. It implies that there are different levels of satisfaction and enjoyment in life, and individuals should find contentment within their own capacities for pleasure.

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