But, in order for you to comprehend where every born wrong derives its joy from blaming and praising the suffering, I will open the topic and explain the precise things mentioned by that inventor of the truth and, as it were, the builder of the wonderful life.
No one rejects, hates, or shuns pleasure because it is pleasure in and of itself; rather, huge pains occur from individuals who do not know how to seek pleasure via reason.
For who among us engages in any strenuous physical activity unless there is some benefit to be gained from it? Who can, however, rightfully blame someone who aspires to experience pleasure that is unaffected by annoyance?