Pleasure Quotes (1970 Quotes)

Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity.

It made my day. (Garner) had some tough times (in Milwaukee), but he's done very well and he's a terrific baseball man, no question about it. I had a chance to visit with both Phil and Cecil, and it's always a pleasure.

The fact that the writers and producers have give us the opportunity to mold these characters into something that is not everyday has been a pleasure.

All desirable things... are desirable either for the pleasure inherent in themselves, or as a means to the promotion of pleasure and the prevention of pain.

It is truly an honor to be a part of the American Idol phenomenon. As an artist myself, it is a pleasure to have a connection with each of the contestants and be able to fully support their dreams and aspirations. They truly inspire and amaze me each week. Of course, I also look forward to putting Simon in his place for years to come.

The Internet business lost last year because of the number of companies that just couldn't keep up with demand, ... ...We got really slammed, and you know, we did, fact of life. But there are very few people out there who aren't saying 'You know something Those people did the right thing for the long term.' It may have cost them money. It may have been painful. It may have been written all up in the press. But you know something, everyone who had a satisfied experience said we dealt with things correctly.

Buying is a profound pleasure.

Life is pain and the enjoyment of love is an anesthetic.

How to Live a Hundred Years Happily 1. Do not be on the lookout for ill health. 2. Keep usefully at work. 3. Have a hobby. 4. Learn to be satisfied. 5. Keep on liking people. 6. Meet adversity valiantly. 7. Meet the little problems in life with decision. 8. Above all, maintain a good sense of humor, best done by saying something pleasant every time you get a chance. 9. Live and make the present hour pleasant and cheerful. Keep your mind out of the past, and keep it out of the future.

In all the coaching clinics that I've taken, one of the comments you always hear is that if you coach a long time, at least once you will get the pleasure of coaching an athlete that could be at the Olympic level. I really feel that, in my career, she'll probably be the athlete that has a chance at becoming an Olympic athlete.

You remember my ideal cat has always a huge rat in its mouth, just going out of sight though going out of sight in itself has a peculiar pleasure.

Only amateurs say that they write for their own amusement. Writing is not an amusing occupation. It is a combination of ditch-digging, mountain-climbing, treadmill and childbirth. . . . But amusing Never.

If we analyze the operations of scenes of beauty upon the mind, and consider the intimate relation of the mind upon the nervous system and the whole physical economy, the action and reaction which constantly occur between bodily and mental conditions, the reinvigoration which results from such scenes is readily comprehended.... The enjoyment of scenery employs the mind without fatigue and yet exercises it tranquilizes it and yet enlivens it and thus, through the influence of the mind over the body gives the effect of refreshing rest and reinvigoration to the whole system.

You must never actually cheat the customer, even if you can. You must make her happy and satisfied, so she will come back.

To me he's been our leader on and off the ice this year and it's really a pleasure just to watch a guy get some rewards for it.

We smile at the ignorance of the savage who cuts down the tree in order to reach its fruit; but the same blunder is made by every person who is over eager and impatient in the pursuit of pleasure.

My life is sustained by the world of beauty which you will see where ever you rest your eyes, and this beauty is nature itself; it is the beginning of the shepherds joy among the hills, and a villagers happiness in the fields, and the pleasure of the awe filled tribes between the mountains and the plains.

And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself And no one has with him any boon for which he should be rewarded, Except the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High.

Old age is a tyrant, who forbids, under pain of death, the pleasures of youth.

We praise in others what we find in ourselves true friendship grows when self-esteem is flattered by mutual agreement in tastes and pleasures.

Upon each and every head, the True Lord writes their destiny of pain and pleasure, according to their past actions.

Old books that have ceased to be of service should no more be abandoned than should old friends who have ceased to give pleasure.

In between the points I saw how much difficulty she sometimes had breathing. But my level was OK, I'm satisfied.

It is a pleasure to give advice, humiliating to need it, normal to ignore it.

We don't charge any dues for our club. We drew randomly to produce a koa bowl, calabash style, and we sell them in the education room here. That's how we make money for our normal expenses of functioning. There are 34 calabash bowls on sale strictly for club revenue and the rest of the show upstairs is strictly for personal enjoyment.

True, Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

A last-minute replacement for a regular dealer who was unable to be there, The Dog and Pony Show, operated by Carol Brown, came from Walpole, N. H. We are less than an hour away, and were able to put things together quickly, ... It was a pleasure to be a part of the Bromley Mountain Show. I found it to be a very friendly show - dealers and visitors alike. The lodge is an attractive, atmospheric venue the setting beautiful. Saturday was busy and sales brisk all around. I sold a variety of pieces - furniture, paintings and prints, some smalls and quite a few of my English horse brasses over the two days, and although Sunday, with four shows going on close by, was quieter, there was still a nice crowd. I actually had some repeat business Monday at my Walpole shop.

Hundreds of thousands of princely pleasures are enjoyed, if the True Guru bestows His Glance of Grace. If He bestows the Name of the Lord, for even a moment, my mind and body are cooled and soothed. Those who have such pre-ordained destiny hold tight to the Feet of the True Guru.

Again, a funny question. I said to you that Rubens is with us until the 31st of December, so does that mean I put Rubens with you in Istanbul not doing something and just for the pleasure of having him No, he will drive and honestly he is doing a very good job. He's very motivated, very dedicated. We have been very fair to him and I'm expecting him to be very fair to Ferrari.

A fool bolts pleasure, then complains of moral indigestion.

When the idea of any pleasure strikes your imagination, make a just computation between the duration of the pleasure and that of the repentance that is likely to follow it.

When you reach a certain level and then don't go further, you have to make some changes. You don't want to rock the boat totally, but you have to tell players you are not satisfied. As management you also have to convince them you are trying.

Bring me a constant woman to her husband,
One that ne'er dream'd a joy beyond his pleasure,
And to that woman, when she has done most,
Yet will I add an honour-a great patience.

He's a great player and he handles himself so well. He's really a pleasure to watch.

No pleasure is comparable to the standing upon the vantage ground of truth.

Our pleasures are short, and can only charm at intervals love is a method of protraction our greatest pleasure.

Beauty must appeal to the senses, must provide us with immediate enjoyment, must impress us or insinuate itself into us without any effort on our part.

Incredulity robs us of many pleasures, and gives us nothing in return.

That's why I told our guys be happy, but don't be satisfied. We showed we have plenty of things we need to improve on.

In today's busy world, people want an escape, ... They look to the almanac to connect to simple pleasures.

Joy and grief were mingled in the cup but there were no bitter tears for even grief itself arose so softened, and clothed in such sweet and tender recollections, that it became a solemn pleasure, and lost all character of pain.

If your work is work to you and you dont see beyond that work and see the pleasure in work and the pleasure in work and the pleasure in service, look out you are in danger of standing in your present station for a long, long time.

Worldly pleasures, such as flow from greatness, riches, honours, and sensual gratifications, are infinitely worse than none.

Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man... It is the comparison that makes you proud the pleasure of being above the rest. Once the element of competition is gone, pride is gone.

Pain wastes the Body, Pleasures the Understanding.

I am very happy and very satisfied. We just had two months to prepare for the Olympics due to injury. We did everything we could.

He's very perceptive, very laid back, works hard. He's very diligent about what he does with his skiing. He's a pleasure to be around, an easy guy to work with.

We actually didn't get the place we thought we were going to get, but we have very high expectations each year in this event. Taking second, fourth and 10th place is very good, but our coaches are still not necessarily satisfied. But this was a great start for us and hopefully we'll have some more good things happen (Saturday).

It's been a pleasure watching Matador grow.

I think a lot of people have a misconception of what the kitchen is about, but you know the grueling part of it is also the pleasure of it. That's why I think you have to have a certain mentality to understand what that is and be able to handle it.