Quote by William Blake

Fun I love, but too much fun is of all things the most loathsome. Mirth is better than fun, and happiness is better than mirth.

Fun I love, but too much fun is of all things the most loath

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their affinity for fun but warns against indulging in it excessively. They believe that an excessive amount of fun can become repulsive. Instead, they advocate for finding joy in mirth, which refers to a light-heartedness and amusement that is less frivolous than mere fun. Furthermore, they assert that true happiness surpasses mirth, suggesting that lasting satisfaction and contentment come from meaningful experiences and deeper emotional fulfillment rather than surface-level amusement.

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By William Blake

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