Quote by G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

The pleasures of the imagination are as it were only drawings and models which are played with by poor people who cannot afford the real thing.

The pleasures of the imagination are as it were only drawing

Summary

This quote suggests that the joys and entertainments of the imagination are mere substitutes for the real experiences that wealthier individuals can afford. It implies that those who lack the means to indulge in real pleasures are left with imagined versions, which are seen as inferior replicas. The quote implies a societal divide, highlighting the discrepancy between the rich who can enjoy tangible experiences and the poor who are left to fantasize about them.

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By G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

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