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If those who are the enemies of innocent amusements had the direct

If those who are the enemies of innocent amusements had the direction of the world, they would take away the spring, and youth, the former from the year, the latter from human life. – Honore de Balzac

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The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain. – Aristotle

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I am pretty sure that, if you will be quite honest, you will admit that a good rousing sneeze, one that tears open your collar and throws your hair into your eyes, is really one of lifes sensational pleasures. – Robert Benchley

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No pleasure endures unseasoned by variety. – Publilius Syrus

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The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business. – Aaron Burr

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