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Pleasure is the beginning and the end of living happily. — Epicurus · 240It is impossible to live pleasurably without living wisely, well, and justly, and impossible to live wisely, well and justly without living pleasurably. — Epicurus · 240Drama (play)1 quote
For all the happiness Mankind can gain
Is not in pleasure, but in rest from pain. — John Dryden · 1665Musical1 quote
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure. Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh, erotic nightmares beyond any measure, and sensual daydreams to treasure forever. Can't you just see it? — Dr. Frank-N-Furter · 1975Musical (film)1 quote
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure. Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh, erotic nightmares beyond any measure, and sensual daydreams to treasure forever. Can't you just see it? — Dr. Frank-N-Furter · 1975Musical comedy1 quote
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure. Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh, erotic nightmares beyond any measure, and sensual daydreams to treasure forever. Can't you just see it? — Dr. Frank-N-Furter · 1975Musical comedy (film)1 quote
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure. Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh, erotic nightmares beyond any measure, and sensual daydreams to treasure forever. Can't you just see it? — Dr. Frank-N-Furter · 1975