Sentences with phrase «less than the pleasure»

Piñeiro's own troupe of actresses are never less than a pleasure to watch — after seeing her here, in Piñeiro's Viola (2012), and in Santiago Mitre's The Student (2011), I now look forward especially to every new appearance by Romina Paula — but Piñeiro is at his best when he's observing groups of people, their faces falling into and out of frame at various depths of field.

Whether they major in the field or take a course or two, students have found that informed visual thinking, no less than the pleasure of aesthetic experience, continues to enrich their lives and their work.

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«When you use a credit card or anything less than cash, it lights up the pleasure centers,» he said.

We settle for the comfort and pleasure of the lesser goods in life rather than pursue the Greatest Good, which is a transformational relationship with God.

But just about every militant or staunch anti-theist just seems to only take pleasure in demeaning those they feel or think are less than themselves.

In the end, he suspects, «we are likely to find the One for whom we long less in the clouds of spiritual heights than far down the mountain in the soulful depths — in the mundane particularities, the fierce complexities, the simple pleasures of everyday life.»

Then the manna that we have tried to save rots, the pleasures fade, and we are left with something less than the everyday: with only ourselves.

(21) Most couples achieve something less than heaven in bed and yet value and cherish the pleasure they do enjoy together.

Many scientists do give up personal convenience and worldly pleasures, but less from any deliberate unselfishness than from interest in their work.

In which I take some perhaps less than Christian pleasure.

turns out to be the means by which virtuous societies no less than virtuous ladies are led in pleasure down the path of self - destruction.

«It's an honor and a pleasure to recognize Mr. Diaz Enamorado for his achievement, and that of all of our finalists, which is nothing less than producing the highest - quality coffee in the world through sustainable methods,» Illy says.

With 50 % less calories than our regular Nuvel, it's truly an innocent pleasure you'll be glad to share.

Marriott is no more or less isolating than any hotel — NONE of which are designed (as far as I can tell) to encourage great interaction with Kittians — you have to seek out that pleasure on your own.

The results show British children are less likely than their international peers to read for pleasure, instead spending one of the largest proportions of time playing computer games.

There is no problem after all is one Nigeria and Fulani dominated half of Benue and nasarawa state, in less than two years time Fulani will captured nasarawa and Benue state cos half of tiv and idoma have displaced out of the state to other part of Nigeria, while the rest serve as suya, ritual killing, killing for fun, killing for practical and pleasure for fulanis very soon entire tiv and idoma will be wiped out of nasarawa and benue state, that will be a great news to hear, just like kwara state a Yoruba kingdom where a Fulani man called sulu gambari is an emir and Yoruba are bowing down to him as an emir

Men initiate negotiations four times as often as women; women negotiators generally achieve 30 % less than their male counterparts; 20 % of women do not negotiate at all even when they believe they ought to; and women consider negotiations a chore rather than a pleasure.

But winemaking likely dates back much further than the archaeological record indicates — perhaps deep into the Paleolithic period — and its origins may have less to do with our pleasure centers than with our quest to develop medicines.

In a 2008 study, scientists at the Peninsula Medical School in the U.K. assessed the well - being of nearly 10,000 people over the age of 50 and found that smokers in the group reported lower - than - average levels of pleasure and less satisfaction with their lives than the nonsmokers.

For me, my goals are pretty lofty, so the pleasure I might get from eating a piece of cake is much less (today, this wasn't true 4 years ago) than the pleasure I get from not doing so.

It felt less intimate than lovemaking, tantric sex, or the pleasures of oral.

In a behavioral study, scholars reported that men are more active than women on online dating platforms: «They are less choosy about partners and more likely to be motivated by short - term romantic pleasure.»

5 SNAPS UP - My Review of 5 Flights Up (3 1/2 Legendary Stars) The recent success of the new Netflix series, GRACIE AND FRANK, speaks to the pleasures of watching two legendary actors clearly enjoying themselves despite the less - than - inspired packaging.

While there are problems with choppy editing, uncertain continuity, and a failure to maintain a consistent tone, Diaz is never less than exhilarating in a guilty pleasure way, even when hunched over her desk with an expression of glazed, disheveled contempt.

Compare 1987's Near Dark to the insights offered by its temporal brothers: the sexual leprosy of David Cronenberg's The Fly (1986) and the crumbling pleasure - domes of Marek Kanievska's difficult Less Than Zero (1987) and Gus Van Sant's Drugstore Cowboy (1989).

We derive pleasure from her burgeoning affair with Buddy as it builds to a climax no less synthetic — and no less invigorating — than, say, The Karate Kid's, because the elements surrounding Mary are in place: Estelle, the perfect foil for their happiness; societal forces (discrimination turns Buddy and Mary into a latter - day Romeo and Juliet); and Rispoli, a magnetic actor who needs his teddy - bear physique to store outsize humanity.

Its pleasures are familiar and its frightening bits less frightening than before, but Insidious: Chapter 3 still does right by a series that's served as proof that, in horror, less can be more.

And while all this trainspotting suggests the picture is something less than original, I'd counter that my inability to nail it precisely bespeaks to its slipperiness — and its pleasure principle.

Other than for the pleasure of watching Eva Green try to conquer ancient Greece dressed as a distant forebearer of Catwoman, more is less and a little late in this long - aborning sequel... Full Review

What you might not have heard is that this adaptation of Pete Dexter's pulp novel is less a so - bad - it's - great pleasure than the cinematic equivalent of the Hindenburg crash, and that no amount of Matthew McConaughey daringness, drag - queen - ready dialogue or shots of Efron in his tighty - whities can save this movie from its own incoherence.

But, as many grandparents are finding out, the pleasures of an occasional weekend visit are far less taxing than the day - to - day demands of being a full - time parent.

There are many pickup trucks out there for less than $ 10k, but none that have the ride comfort and driving pleasure of the Silverado.

In its 175hp trim, the engine is equipped with a particulate filter on the Privilège Carminat, Initiale and GT versions, making Laguna the ultimate compromise in terms of performance (0 - 100kph in less than 8.5 seconds), driving pleasure (360Nm from as low as 1,750 rpm), fuel consumption (5 litres / 100 km, extra-urban cycle) and comfort.

Indeed, Renault Laguna Coupe is capable of accelerating from standstill to 100kph in less than seven seconds, and this upper - range performance combines with the Active Drive chassis and four - wheel steering to deliver optimum pleasure at the wheel.

Less than 20 Lamborghini friends and collectors will be able to own this extraordinary car and, naturally, enjoy the incomparable pleasure of driving it.

The premium manufacturer boasts not only great driving pleasure in this segment but great efficiency as well seeing how five of the engines come with an emissions rating of less than 120 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

However, while images rendered are sharp and a pleasure to view, it can still be considered a bit less striking than the AMOLED displays we have been seeing lately.

White's introduction so perfectly acknowledges how futile it is to write about this town, noting that to «bring New York down to date, a man would have to be published with the speed of light... it is the reader's, not the author's, duty to bring New York down to date; and I trust it will prove less a duty than a pleasure.»

Fatherhood is different than flying planes - less controlled, more anxious - however the pleasures of watching Florence grow are incomparable.

I personally disagree with you that two readers who get many hours of pleasure from a long book are less valuable than ten readers who enjoy a shorter work.

Even if you assume only the more intelligent 2/3 of adults could read for pleasure (which may be less than the real figure), and I would appeal to 1:10 000 — that's still near 16000 readers in the US alone, which if I cleared $ 1 a book (my average through tradition publishing HC, Paperback and webscription) and wrote two books a year — would be a living of sorts.

And other than a few moments of mild pleasure gained from writing your super clever and snarky response, there's absolutely nothing to be gained from being nasty with anyone, much less people who can directly affect your book sales.

Giving you all of these choices is our pleasure and you deserve nothing less than the best for your book report.

On the contrary, since research shows that the pleasure you receive from spending even on major expenditures and big luxuries quickly fades, indulging in more small, less - expensive purchases may actually lead to greater happiness than splurging on high - price items.

If you've ever had the pleasure of bathing your dog at home, you know just how wet — how unbelievably wet — a bathroom floor can get in less than five minutes.

Visitors can get a break from small - town life in order to pursue big - city pleasures, Memphis is less than an hour away with fine dining, opera, symphony, live theater, Blues on Beale Street, museums, art galleries, and a zoo.

The Private Villa Rentals» team has had the pleasure of experienceing the magical atmosphere and hospitality of the Caribbean during all the different seasons of the year and, much like here at home, there is no time less magical than Christmas time.

Irawan House is a unique retreat that embraces relaxation, pleasure and comfort within a tranquil setting.The property features 3 units of two bedroom villa which designed in a new modern style, green tropical garden, a swimming pool, well equipped kitchens, contemporary living and dining areas, local artworks, satellite TVs, and Free WiFi internet access throughout.Irawan House is less than 10 minutes away from the heart of Ao Nang, where you can find the plethora of restaurants, shops, cafes and bars.As the property near beach, you can easily explore the beauty and brilliance of the beach while enjoying magnificent sunset.

And of course, with the pristine Four Mile Beach less than five minutes walk from the main street of town, there's always the simple pleasures of a walk on the beach or relaxing for a lazy day under the sun.

Located less than 2 km away from the Puerto Princesa International Airport, Emelina Pension is the ideal accommodation for guests who are travelling to Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, either for business or for pleasure.