--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: As Lucretius says: 'Thus ever from…" description: "\"As Lucretius says: 'Thus ever from himself doth each man flee.' But what does he gain if he does not escape from himself? He ever follows himself and w..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e0/anonymous-1_companion_as-lucretius-says-thus-ever-from-himself_1160862.jpg" --- # As Lucretius says: 'Thus ever from himself doth each man… ![“As Lucretius says: 'Thus ever from himself doth each man flee.' But what does he gain if he does not escape from himself? He ever follows himself and weighs upon himself as his own most burdensome companion. And so we ought to understand that what we struggle with is the fault, not of the places…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e0/anonymous-1_companion_as-lucretius-says-thus-ever-from-himself_1160862.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e0/anonymous-1_companion_as-lucretius-says-thus-ever-from-himself_1160862.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e0/anonymous-1_companion_as-lucretius-says-thus-ever-from-himself_1160862.jpg) > “As Lucretius says: 'Thus ever from himself doth each man flee.' But what does he gain if he does not escape from himself? He ever follows himself and weighs upon himself as his own most burdensome companion. And so we ought to understand that what we struggle with is the fault, not of the places, but of ourselves” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. We often blame external circumstances, but true struggle comes from our own thoughts and habits that **In simple terms:** Our biggest obstacle is ourselves. Key Takeaway Look inward to change. Themes self‑awareness responsibility inner conflict Mood reflective serious Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - stress management - personal growth - decision making - relationship counseling Key Concepts philosophy psychology stoicism Questions to Reflect On - What internal habits keep you stuck? - How can you shift self‑criticism to self‑compassion? 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