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“Many a man thinks he is buying pleasure, when he is really selling himself to it.”

Benjamin Franklin

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Some people believe they are getting happiness, but they are actually giving up their freedom to it.

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Desire Illusion Materialism Philosophy Pleasure Sacrifice Self-awareness Self-control Self-deception Temptation
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