Quote by Charles Baudelaire

The pleasure we derive from the representation of the present is due, not only to the beauty it can be clothed in, but also to its essential quality of being the present.

The pleasure we derive from the representation of the presen

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This quote suggests that our enjoyment of the present moment is not solely based on its beauty or appearance, but also on the inherent nature of it being "the present." The immediate experience itself brings us pleasure, independent of any external factors. It highlights the significance and value of being fully present and engaged in the present moment rather than merely focusing on external aesthetics or superficial qualities.

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