Quote by Albert Einstein

We all try to escape pain and death, while we seek what is pleasant.

We all try to escape pain and death, while we seek what is p

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent human nature of seeking pleasure and avoiding pain and death. It acknowledges our shared tendency to gravitate towards pleasant experiences and situations in order to find happiness and fulfillment. Simultaneously, it recognizes our universal instinct to shy away from, or try to escape, the unpleasant aspects of life such as pain and the idea of mortality. Ultimately, it reflects the fundamental desires that drive our actions and choices in the pursuit of personal happiness and preservation of life.

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Pleasure

By Albert Einstein

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