John Stuart Mill Quotes

Perhaps all pleasure is only relief.

Pleasure and freedom from pain, are the only things desirable as ends.

I can think of nothing less pleasurable than a life devoted to pleasure.

Pleasure is a cultural weapon. Use it wisely.

I seek the utmost pleasure and the least pain.

Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.

Pleasure is none, if not diversified.

Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.

Of two pleasures, if there be one which all or almost all who have experience of both give a decided preference, irrespective of any feeling of moral obligation to prefer it, that is the more desirable pleasure.

I don't feel guilty in having pleasure!

I'm a simple man. All I want is enough sleep for two normal men, enough whiskey for three, and enough women for four.

How delicious is pleasure after torment!

I find pleasure in things that are simple.

Who ever said that pleasure wasn't functional?

If pleasure was not followed by pain, who would forbear it?

People are extremely reluctant to give up that which gives them pleasure.

I eat everything. I love it! I couldn't deny myself food. What a waste of a life.

'Pleasure' is a word I think about a lot, as opposed to 'entertainment.' They are very, very different.

Fun and pleasure are just as delicious as achieving a goal.

I don't do anything I'm not going to enjoy.

We may think we live for wisdom, but in fact we're living for the the pleasure wisdom brings us.

Pleasure itself is not a vice

I'm a total pleasure seeker. I pursue anything that satisfies me. I usually get it. I have specific needs and I know what they are so I can achieve satisfaction.

America is a vast conspiracy to make you happy.

You know that we have a great variety of ways to gratify our own desires.