...I should always find, the calamities of life were…
““...I should always find, the calamities of life were shared among the upper and lower part of mankind; but that middle station had the fewest disasters, and was not exposed to so many vicissitudes as the higher or lower part of mankind; nay, they were not subjected to so many distempers and uneasinesses either of body or mind, as those were who, by vicious living, luxury, and extravagances on one hand, or by hard labor, want of necessaries, and mean or insufficient diet on the other hand, bring distempers upon themselves by the natural consequences of their way of living; that the middle station of life was calculated for all kind of virtues and all kind of enjoyments; that peace and plenty were the handmaids of a middle fortune; that temperance, moderation, quietness, health, society, all agreeable diversions, and all desirable pleasures, were the blessings attending the middle station of life...””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A balanced, moderate life avoids extremes of wealth and poverty, leading to health, peace, and contentment.
In simple terms: Moderation brings health and happiness.
Key Takeaway
Seek a middle path.
Themes
moderation
health
contentment
balance
virtue
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- career planning
- financial budgeting
- personal health
- social relationships
Key Concepts
Stoicism
golden mean
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- Is your current lifestyle too extreme?
- How can you cultivate moderation?
A Different Perspective
Excess or deprivation can still cause suffering.