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Sweeter Quotes

Sayings on how life's pleasures grow sweeter

These Sweeter quotes explore how contrast and time can heighten pleasure, from melodies never actually heard to a life sweeter than anything once imagined. They suggest the best things often surprise us. See more Comparison quotes.

The older the fiddler, the sweeter the tune.

Quotes by Pope Paul VI

The pleasure that is in sorrow is sweeter than the pleasure of pleasure itself.

Quotes by Percy Bysshe Shelley

Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter.

John Keats

In my wildest dreams, I could not have imagined a sweeter life.

Quotes by Hugh Hefner

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the famous line about unheard melodies in this collection?
One quote claims melodies that are heard are pleasant, but ones left to the imagination are even more so. See Comparison quotes.
Do any quotes describe an unexpectedly sweet life?
Yes, one speaker says even their wildest imaginings couldn't have pictured a life this good.
Is age connected to sweetness in these quotes?
Yes, one compares an older fiddler to a sweeter tune, suggesting experience improves the outcome. See Emotion quotes.
Can sorrow be described as sweet in this collection?
Yes, one argues the pleasure found within sorrow can outshine pleasure sought for its own sake. See Judgment quotes.
What's the overall theme of these Sweeter quotes?
They all suggest that sweetness often comes wrapped in contrast, surprise, or even a bit of difficulty.

Other lines find sweetness in age and even in sorrow, comparing an old fiddler's tune to the strange pleasure found within pain itself. Browse Emotion quotes and Judgment quotes for related themes.