Quote by Samuel Johnson

It is the only sensual pleasure without vice.

It is the only sensual pleasure without vice.

Summary

This quote suggests that the particular sensual pleasure being referred to is exempt from any immoral or sinful qualities. It implies that while other forms of sensual pleasure may be associated with wrongdoing or negative consequences, this one stands apart, devoid of any vice. The quote suggests that engaging in this pleasure brings about a sense of being morally upright or virtuous, making it a unique and guilt-free source of enjoyment.

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