Quote by George Bernard Shaw

He who desires a lifetime of happiness with a beautiful woman desires to enjoy the taste of wine by keeping his mouth always full of it.

He who desires a lifetime of happiness with a beautiful woma

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This quote suggests that desiring a lifetime of happiness with a beautiful woman is akin to constantly consuming wine. It implies that in order to fully appreciate the happiness and beauty one seeks, they must constantly embrace and indulge in it, much like one would continuously enjoy the taste of wine. It depicts the idea that experiencing true happiness and beauty requires consistent devotion and engagement, rather than a fleeting or passive desire.

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