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For Pleasure, Delight, Peace and Felicity live in method and temperance
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"For Pleasure, Delight, Peace and Felicity live in method and temperance"

- Margaret Cavendish

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This quote by Margaret Cavendish is a suggestion that real joy and satisfaction originate from living a well balanced life. She encourages us to practice moderation and self-control in order to experience enjoyment, pleasure, peace, and felicity. Cavendish is recommending that we ought to make every effort to discover a balance in between our desires and our obligations. We should not be too indulgent or too limiting, but rather find a middle ground that permits us to take pleasure in life while still being productive and accountable. By living in approach and temperance, we can discover a sense of harmony and complete satisfaction in our lives. This quote is a tip that real joy originates from living a balanced life and that we need to aim to discover a balance in between our desires and our duties.

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