Home » Pleasure Pleasure 1 Thought is the labor of the intellect, reverie is its pleasure. Victor Hugo Thought, Labor, Pleasure Add to Collection 2 It is a clear gain to sacrifice pleasure in order to avoid pain. Arthur Schopenhauer Pain, Sacrifice, Pleasure Add to Collection 3 The gods look in pleasure on penitent sinners. Theodor Adorno Look, Pleasure, Gods Add to Collection 4 Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. William Shakespeare Short, Action, Pleasure Add to Collection