Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Enjoy things which are pleasant that is not the evil it is the reducing of our moral self to slavery by them that is.

Enjoy things which are pleasant that is not the evil it is t

Summary

This quote suggests that there is nothing inherently wrong with seeking pleasure from enjoyable things. However, the problem lies in allowing these pleasures to control and diminish one's moral values. It implies that indulging too much in pleasurable experiences without self-control or consideration for moral principles can result in becoming enslaved to them, compromising one's integrity and personal growth.

By Thomas Carlyle

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