Nothing is more durable than the dynasty of Doubt; for he reigns in the hearts of all his people, but gives satisfaction to none of them, and yet he is the only despot who can never die, while any of his subjects live.
Charles Caleb ColtonRead
We may lay in a stock of pleasures, as we would lay in a stock of wine, but if defer tasting them too long, we shall find that both are soured by age.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Enjoy life's pleasures before they lose their value over time.
This quote emphasizes the importance of experiencing joy and pleasure while we can, comparing it to the way wine's quality diminishes with age. It suggests that delaying enjoyment can lead to missed opportunities and a lesser appreciation of life’s delights.
Themes
PleasureEnjoymentTimeLifeAging
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about living life to the fullest, one could quote Colton to inspire the audience to embrace joy.
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