Wisdom quote by Epictetus

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It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them
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"It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them"

- Epictetus

About this Quote

This quote by Epictetus speaks with the idea that wisdom and self-control are important for a successful life. The smart individual is able to withstand the temptations of pleasure, while the silly person is not able to do so and rather becomes a slave to them. This is since the wise person is able to acknowledge the possible repercussions of enjoying enjoyment and has the ability to make the decision to abstain from it. The silly person, on the other hand, is not able to acknowledge the potential effects and rather succumbs to the temptation.

This quote is a tip that wisdom and self-discipline are essential for a successful life. It is very important to recognize the potential effects of indulging in pleasure and to make the decision to avoid it. This is the only way to ensure that a person is not shackled by enjoyment and rather has the ability to live a life of wisdom and self-discipline.

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Epictetus This quote is written / told by Epictetus between 55 AC and 135 AC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece, the quote is categorized under the topic Wisdom. The author also have 53 other quotes.

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