Passage Summary: A moralist says you shouldn't try to like fancy, expensive stuff because it's a waste of money and effort, and if you have to try that hard to like it, you probably don't need it anyway.

Conclusion: You should avoid trying to develop a liking for expensive new things.

Reasoning: Acquiring these tastes is expensive, potentially unpleasant during the learning process, and the fact that you have to work to like them proves they aren't actually needed.

Analysis: The moralist assumes that if something requires effort to appreciate, it must be 'superfluous' or unnecessary, which ignores the possibility that the best things in life often require an acquired taste. There is also a bit of a circular vibe—claiming that the effort itself proves it is not worth the effort. Look for an answer that points out the moralist fails to consider the potential long-term benefits or joys that might outweigh the initial cost and 'obnoxious' sensations. It is a bit like saying you shouldn't learn to like coffee just because the first sip was bitter.