The pursuit of pleasure is an endless cycle from "summary" of The World as Will and Presentation by Arthur Schopenhauer,David Carus,Richard E. Aquila
The ceaseless pursuit of pleasure is an insatiable hunger that drives individuals to seek out one pleasure after another, endlessly chasing fleeting moments of gratification. This relentless cycle of desire and fulfillment only serves to perpetuate a sense of dissatisfaction and longing within the human heart. Schopenhauer posits that the pursuit of pleasure is ultimately a fruitless endeavor, as the satisfaction derived from indulging in pleasurable experiences is only temporary and fleeting. Each moment of pleasure quickly fades away, leaving behind a void that must be filled by yet another pursuit of pleasure. In this endless cycle, individuals become trapped in a never-ending quest for satisfaction, constantly seeking out new sources of pleasure in the hopes of finding lasting fulfillment. However, each new pleasure only serves to increase one's desires, leading to an escalation in the pursuit of even greater pleasures. As individuals become increasingly consumed by their pursuit of pleasure, they lose sight of the true nature of happiness and contentment. Instead of finding peace and fulfillment within themselves, they rely on external sources of pleasure to provide temporary relief from their inner discontent.- As individuals become slaves to their own insatiable cravings for pleasure. In the end, the pursuit of pleasure becomes a never-ending cycle of seeking out temporary moments of gratification, without ever finding lasting satisfaction or fulfillment.
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