Quote by Mark Twain

Intellectual work is misnamed; it is a pleasure, a dissipation, and is its own highest reward.

Intellectual work is misnamed; it is a pleasure, a dissipati

Summary

This quote suggests that intellectual work is not truly work, but rather a source of enjoyment and fulfillment. It implies that engaging in intellectual activities brings pleasure and satisfaction, contradicting the notion that such work is burdensome. The quote also implies that the process of intellectual work itself is a reward, suggesting that its intrinsic value lies in the joy and gratification derived from it. Ultimately, this quote challenges the idea that intellectual work is a chore, instead emphasizing the pleasurable nature and inherent worth of such endeavors.

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