Delaying gratification is a process of scheduling the pain and pleasure in such a way as to enhance the pleasure by meeting and experiencing the pain first and getting it over with. It is the only decent way to live

The road less traveled p. 19

Delaying gratification is a process of scheduling the pain and pleasure in such a way as to enhance the pleasure by meeting and experiencing the pain first and getting it over with. It is the only decent way to live.”