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Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones
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"Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones"

- Seneca

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This quote by Seneca stresses the importance of stabilizing our present enjoyments with the possible effect they may have on our future. While it is necessary to enjoy life in the moment, it is similarly essential to consider how our present actions may negatively affect our future. For example, while it might be pleasurable to enjoy junk food and drinks in the present, these options might harm our health in the long term. For that reason, we ought to strive to obtain pleasure from activities that don't have negative long-term impacts. Eventually, this quote highlights the importance of making mindful choices that allow us to enjoy our present while also securing our future.

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Seneca This quote is written / told by Seneca between 4 BC and 65 AC. He was a famous Philosopher from Rome. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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