Full Idea
It is clear, then, that pleasure is not the Good, and that not every pleasure is desirable.
Gist of Idea
Pleasure is not the Good, and not every pleasure is desirable
Source
Aristotle (Nicomachean Ethics [c.334 BCE], 1174a08)
Book Reference
Aristotle: 'Ethics (Nicomachean)', ed/tr. ThomsonJ A K/TredennickH [Penguin 1976], p.318
A Reaction
This is the culmination of a length discussion. Despite all of Aristotle's efforts, it may well be impossible to demonstrate that pleasure is not the Good. All the rivals, such as knowledge, intelligence, sight, excellence etc. give great pleasure.