Quote by Pierre Charron

Pleasure and pain, though directly opposite are contrived to be constant companions.

Pleasure and pain, though directly opposite are contrived to

Summary

This quote suggests that pleasure and pain, while seemingly incompatible, often coexist in life. It implies that these two experiences are intricately connected, and one cannot be fully appreciated without the other. Whether through contrast, balance, or the cyclical nature of life, pleasure and pain are intertwined and consistently present in our human experience.

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By Pierre Charron

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