Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
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In everything satiety closely follows the greatest pleasures.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that excess can diminish the enjoyment of life's greatest pleasures.
Cicero's quote highlights the idea that while the greatest pleasures in life bring joy and fulfillment, overindulgence or excessive satisfaction in those pleasures can lead to a sense of emptiness or dissatisfaction. It serves as a reminder to find balance and moderation in our pursuits of happiness, as too much of a good thing can often result in the opposite effect.
Themes
PleasureSatietyModerationBalanceHappiness
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about indulgence, one might say, 'As Cicero noted, in everything satiety closely follows the greatest pleasures.'
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