Holy Scripture
4 Maccabees 1:22
Source: Septuagint
Original
22Before pleasure is lust; and after pleasure, joy.
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20Of the passions, pleasure and pain are the two most comprehensive; and they also by nature refer to the soul.
21And there are many attendant affections surrounding pleasure and pain.
— 4 Maccabees 1:22 —
23And before pain is fear; and after pain, sorrow.
24Wrath is an affection, common to pleasure and to pain, if anyone will pay attention when it comes upon him.