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Feast to-day makes fast to-morrow. [Lat., Festo die si…

“Feast to-day makes fast to-morrow. [Lat., Festo die si quid prodegeris, Profesto egere liceat nisi peperceris.]” quote by Plautus
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“Feast to-day makes fast to-morrow. [Lat., Festo die si quid prodegeris, Profesto egere liceat nisi peperceris.]”

Plautus

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Indulgence today leads to deprivation tomorrow.

In simple terms: Enjoy now, suffer later.

Key Takeaway

Practice moderation.

Themes

indulgence consequences temporal balance morality

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

literary moral

When to use this quote

  • dieting
  • financial spending
  • time management
  • habit formation

Key Concepts

ancient comedy ethical teaching

Questions to Reflect On

  • What short‑term desire harms you?
  • How can you balance?
A Different Perspective

Immediate pleasure can be harmful.

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