Quote by Georges Bataille

Pleasure only starts once the worm has got into the fruit, to become delightful happiness must be tainted with poison.

Pleasure only starts once the worm has got into the fruit, t

Summary

This quote suggests that true pleasure or happiness cannot exist without some form of adversity or struggle. It indicates that pure joy or contentment is only attainable when one has experienced and overcome hardships or challenges. The metaphor of a worm in the fruit implies that happiness must be tainted or influenced by negative experiences in order to be fully appreciated and enjoyed. It conveys the idea that the contrast between pleasure and pain enhances the overall happiness experienced.

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