Quote by Aldous Huxley

Most vices demand considerable self-sacrifices. There is no greater mistake than to suppose that a vicious life is a life of uninterrupted pleasure. It is a life almost as wearisome and painful -- if strenuously led -- as Christian's in The Pilgrim's Progress.

Most vices demand considerable self-sacrifices. There is no

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This quote highlights the misconception that a life filled with vices equates to uninterrupted pleasure. It emphasizes that engaging in vices often involves significant self-sacrifice and can be just as wearisome and painful as leading a disciplined life. By comparing it to the journey of Christian in The Pilgrim's Progress, it suggests that a life of vice can be filled with hardships and challenges, contradicting the notion that it brings continuous gratification.

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