We can often endure an extra pound of pain far more easily than we can suffer the withdrawal of an ounce of accustomed pleasure. (Sydney J. Harris)

We can often endure an extra pound of pain far more easily than we can suffer the withdrawal of an ounce of accustomed pleasure.

Sydney J. Harris

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