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- Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:08 am
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: DIDACTIC
- Replies: 24
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Re: DIDACTIC
Thirty + years ago I met a beautiful girl and, shortly, asked her to marry me. When I told my Mother, I expected her to be delighted but her response surprised me. I cant remember her exact words but it was a version of "Lord help her!". When I expressed my disappointment in this reaction ...
- Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:30 am
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: HEDONIST
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15522
Re: HEDONIST
Thanks for the reply. Aesthete is one that I have considered but not entirely satisfied with. My impression was that it meat someone who had a deep appreciation of beauty but not necessarily a drive to pursue it. I doubt that there is any better word so I should be satisfied with it.
Jay Gilliam
Jay Gilliam
- Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:36 am
- Forum: Good Word Discussion
- Topic: HEDONIST
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15522
Re: HEDONIST
About a year ago a question occurred to me.
If a hedonist is someone who pursues pleasure, what is the best term for someone who pursues beauty?
Suggestions. No one to date has given me a satisfactory answer.
If a hedonist is someone who pursues pleasure, what is the best term for someone who pursues beauty?
Suggestions. No one to date has given me a satisfactory answer.