We find that the more a cultivated reason devotes itself to the aim of enjoying life and happiness, the further does man get away from true contentment. (Immanuel Kant)

We find that the more a cultivated reason devotes itself to the aim of enjoying life and happiness, the further does man get away from true contentment.

Immanuel Kant

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