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Philebus was saying that enjoyment and pleasure and delight, and the class of feelings akin to them, are a good to every living being, whereas I contend, that not these, but wisdom and intelligence and memory, and their kindred, right opinion and true reasoning, are better and more desirable than pleasure

Philebus was saying that enjoyment and pleasure and delight,

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In this quote, Philebus argues that pleasure and similar emotional experiences are inherently valuable for all living beings. However, the speaker opposes this view and suggests that qualities like wisdom, intelligence, memory, right opinion, and true reasoning are superior and more desirable than mere pleasure. The speaker implies that seeking intellectual growth and understanding leads to a more meaningful and fulfilling life than solely pursuing pleasurable experiences.

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