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Quote by Nathaniel Cotton
Mental pleasure are never cloy; unlike those of the body, they are

Mental pleasure are never cloy; unlike those of the body, they are increased by repetition, approved by reflection, and strengthened by enjoyment. – Nathaniel Cotton

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