William Carlos WilliamsIf it ain't a pleasure, it ain't a poem.
About This Quote
The quote, “If it ain't a pleasure, it ain't a poem” is used to show that the quality of our life depends on the pleasure we enjoy. We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded with images and words designed to make us feel bad and happy. But, if we like the things we see and read, we must take pride in our positive outlooks. So many great things in life are done for pleasure, and without pleasure we cannot enjoy the great gifts we have been given.
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