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Pleasure is Nature's test, her sign of approval.
Oscar Wilde
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Pleasure indicates a positive validation from Nature about our choices and actions.

Oscar Wilde’s quote suggests that pleasure serves as a measure or a testimony from nature, validating our experiences and decisions. When we feel pleasure, it is as if Nature is giving us a nod of approval, guiding us towards what is inherently good and aligned with our true selves. This perspective encourages individuals to seek out experiences that bring joy, as they are likely in harmony with the natural order of life.

Themes

PleasureNatureApprovalHappinessLife

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech about pursuing passions, one might say, 'Remember, pleasure is Nature's test, her sign of approval.'

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