"El placer se encuentra primero en la anticipación y luego en la memoria."
— Gustave Flaubert
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Simplified Meaning:
The quote means that we often enjoy things before they actually happen and then enjoy thinking about them after they've happened. For example, think about planning a vacation. The excitement and happiness you feel when you plan and imagine all the fun things you'll do on your trip can be very enjoyable. This is the anticipation part. After the vacation is over, you get pleasure from remembering the great times you had. You might look at photos or tell stories about your trip. This is the memory part. So, enjoyment comes both from looking forward to events and from looking back on them. People can use this idea to appreciate and savor both the build-up to an experience and the reflections on it afterward.
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