Quote by Victor Hugo

Thought is the labour of the intellect, reverie is its pleasure.

Thought is the labour of the intellect, reverie is its pleas

Summary

This quote suggests that thinking and contemplation require effort and exertion of the mind, which can be likened to labor. On the other hand, daydreaming and letting the mind wander freely bring enjoyment and delight, comparable to the pleasure one experiences during idle moments of reverie. Thus, the quote highlights the contrasting nature of thought and reverie, one characterized by work and the other by a lighter and pleasurable state of mind.

By Victor Hugo

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