Pleasure and pain are the primary realities of existence. - Julien Offray de La Mettrie

"Pleasure and pain are the primary realities of existence."

Julien Offray de La Mettrie Philosophy

Philosopher Physician French 1709–1751

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"I've seen the worst humanity has to offer."

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is worth saving."

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