Quote by Cassandra Clare

What is another person's pleasure is another's poison.

What is another person's pleasure is another's poison.

Summary

This quote suggests that what brings pleasure or enjoyment to one person may not have the same effect on another person. It implies that individual preferences, tastes, and desires vary greatly among people. What brings joy and satisfaction to one individual may be completely uninteresting or even undesirable to someone else. This quote highlights the subjective nature of pleasure and the diverse ways in which individuals experience and perceive the world around them.

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Pleasure Poison

By Cassandra Clare

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