[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fMJRKYrdRGuHC-hdrh8ObA1rDxLVHVElM9rRAZiMqsSE":3,"$fAS9T6byJDVBFdLchJ-R8CYFOS5kYSCPECQfboXXh3t4":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},63913,"John Stack IV","J",9,null,"john-stack-iv",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":105},[14,27,33,44,53,64,73,84,96],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},775222,"Everything that is incomprehensible does not cease to exist,\" so said Pascal. In fact, its incomprehensibility validates its existence: For that which does not exist we can hardly give adjectives, like incomprehensible.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22],{"id":23,"tag":24},3648481,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},36269,"ontology",{"id":28,"quote_text":29,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":30,"source":31,"quote_tag":32,"commentary":9},751308,"It takes more energy to give a damn than to not give a damn.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":34,"quote_text":35,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":36,"source":37,"quote_tag":38,"commentary":9},663436,"We are silly creatures who are quite prejudiced against others since we do not have the same thoughts...or thought process, sometimes.Can you imagine the look of pure madness in the man's eyes who first spotted a lobster scurrying about and thought to himself, \"I want to put that in my mouth,\" or the look of sheer horror on the faces of those who witnessed the act?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[39],{"id":40,"tag":41},3362610,{"id":42,"tag_name":43},7395,"different-perspective",{"id":45,"quote_text":46,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":47,"source":48,"quote_tag":49,"commentary":9},663435,"We are silly creatures who are quite prejudiced against others merely since we do not share the same thoughts...or thought processes, for that matter.Can you imagine the look of pure madness in the man's eyes who first spotted a lobster scurrying about and thought to himself, I want to put that in my mouth,\" or the look of sheer horror on the faces of those who witnessed the act?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[50],{"id":51,"tag":52},3362609,{"id":42,"tag_name":43},{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},634535,"The more places you dig, the more chances you have at finding gold.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[59],{"id":60,"tag":61},3275157,{"id":62,"tag_name":63},5455,"industry",{"id":65,"quote_text":66,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":67,"source":68,"quote_tag":69,"commentary":9},634487,"The more places you dig, the more chances of finding gold.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[70],{"id":71,"tag":72},3275007,{"id":62,"tag_name":63},{"id":74,"quote_text":75,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":76,"source":77,"quote_tag":78,"commentary":9},603762,"Being right, and being happy, are not always the same thing. How many times do we find ourselves right, and very upset about it?... just as many times as we find ourselves wrong, and very happy about that.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[79],{"id":80,"tag":81},3175216,{"id":82,"tag_name":83},4140,"right-and-wrong",{"id":85,"quote_text":86,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":87,"source":88,"quote_tag":89,"commentary":95},414994,"Pleasure vociferates more than Wisdom.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[90],{"id":91,"tag":92},2398808,{"id":93,"tag_name":94},1271,"hedonism","**The Backstory**\n\nThe quote \"Pleasure vociferates more than Wisdom\" is attributed to John Dryden, a 17th-century English poet and playwright. Although the specific origin of this quote is not documented, it reflects the sentiment expressed in his writings during the Restoration period in England (1660-1688), when pleasure-seeking was at odds with the virtues of wisdom and prudence.\n\nDuring this era, the excesses of royal courts and the aristocracy often overshadowed more refined pursuits like literature and art. Dryden's quote suggests that he observed a cultural trend where short-lived pleasures were prioritized over enduring wisdom.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, the quote appears to advocate for moderation or balance between pleasure and wisdom. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a deeper paradox: in an environment where social status and prestige are linked to indulgence, true wisdom is often muffled by the cacophony of self-interest and fleeting gratification. This sentiment suggests that societal pressures can lead individuals to prioritize immediate, superficial pleasures over long-term growth through wisdom.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that in professional or social environments where prestige is linked to consumption or indulgence (e.g., luxury brands, exotic vacations), there's a risk of being swayed by the \"noise\" of pleasure over the more subtle and enduring pursuit of wisdom. To maintain balance, set clear priorities on what truly matters for your personal or professional growth, and be cautious not to let superficial pleasures obscure your long-term vision.",{"id":97,"quote_text":98,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":99,"source":100,"quote_tag":101,"commentary":9},414860,"The difference between egoistic hedonism and altruistic hedonism is but an adjective.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[102],{"id":103,"tag":104},2398262,{"id":93,"tag_name":94},{"currentPage":106,"totalPages":106,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":107},1,10]