Quote by Leo Tolstoy

People understand the meaning of eating lies in the nourishment of the body only when they cease to consider that the object of that activity is pleasure....People understand the meaning of art only when they cease to consider that the aim of that activity is beauty, i.e., pleasure.

People understand the meaning of eating lies in the nourishm

Summary

This quote suggests that people truly comprehend the purpose and essence of certain activities, such as eating and engaging in art, only when they stop associating them solely with pleasure. When individuals view eating solely as a means of experiencing pleasure, they fail to fully grasp the importance of nourishing the body. Similarly, when people solely focus on the aesthetic value of art and its capacity to provide pleasure, they miss the deeper meaning and significance that art holds. It highlights the need to transcend immediate gratification and recognize the profound functions that these activities serve in our lives.

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