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I take it to be a principle rule of life, not to be too much addicted to any one thing - Terence
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"I take it to be a principle rule of life, not to be too much addicted to any one thing"

- Terence

About this Quote

This quote by Terence is a tip to not end up being too connected to any type of one thing in life. It is a tip to keep balance as well as to not end up being too based on any type of one point. It is a suggestion to not come to be also affixed to product possessions, relationships, or any type of other facet of life. It is a tip to not become so attached to something that it comes to be an undesirable fixation. It is a reminder to not become so affixed to something that it takes away from various other crucial aspects of life. It is a pointer to not become so connected to something that it becomes a source of worry. This quote is a reminder to keep balance in life and also to not become as well attached to any kind of one point. It is a reminder to take pleasure in life and to appreciate the many various facets of it.

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Terence This quote is written / told by Terence between 185 BC and 159 BC. He was a famous Playwright from Rome. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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