Quote by Hugh Blair

Only mediocrity of enjoyment is allowed to man.

Only mediocrity of enjoyment is allowed to man.

Summary

This quote suggests that humans are only allowed to experience mediocrity when it comes to enjoyment. It implies that greatness or exceptional levels of enjoyment are not accessible or permitted to us. It implies that we are limited to average or ordinary levels of pleasure or happiness, and that an extraordinary or exceptional state of enjoyment is outside our reach. The quote may reflect a pessimistic view on the human condition, suggesting that as beings, we are somehow restricted in our ability to experience true and remarkable joy.

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Enjoyment

By Hugh Blair

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