Quote by William Gilmore Simms

Tears are the natural penalties of pleasure. It is a law that we should pay for all that we enjoy.

Tears are the natural penalties of pleasure. It is a law tha

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This quote suggests that experiencing pleasure or happiness inevitably comes with a cost, which is often expressed through tears or sorrow. It implies that there is a natural balance in life, where enjoyment is accompanied by an equal measure of pain or suffering, serving as a sort of payment for the pleasure we receive. It reflects a belief that life is not solely filled with joy, and that sadness is an integral part of the human experience.

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