Aristotle
(-384–-321 BC) Classical Greek philosopher, student of Plato and founder of Western philosophy
“Sincerity and gravity, in Magnus's opinion, were highly overrated, as was being forced to relive unpleasant memories. He would much rather be amused and amusing.”
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“One should never forget, that society would rather be amused than instructed.”
Vor allen Dingen soll man nie vergessen, daß die Gesellschaft lieber unterhalten, als unterrichtet sein will.
Variant translation: Above all, we should never forget that society would prefer to be entertained, than taught.
Über den Umgang mit Menschen (1788)
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The Education of Henry Adams (1907)
Aubrey Beardsley
(1872–1898) English illustrator and author
In an interview with <i>The Idler</i> (1896), as quoted in Aubrey Beardsley : A Biography (1999) by Matthew Sturgis, p. 309
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(1943) English songwriter, bassist, and lyricist of Pink Floyd
“The unfortunate who has to travel for amusement lacks capacity for amusement.”
Henry S. Haskins
(1875–1957)
Source: Meditations in Wall Street (1940), p. 70