--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: To refrain from evil and from strong…" description: "\"To refrain from evil and from strong drink and to be always, steadfast in virtue; this is the good luck.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/232/anonymous-1_character_to-refrain-from-evil-and-from-strong-dri_2711744.jpg" --- # To refrain from evil and from strong drink and to be… ![“To refrain from evil and from strong drink and to be always, steadfast in virtue; this is the good luck.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/232/anonymous-1_character_to-refrain-from-evil-and-from-strong-dri_2711744.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/232/anonymous-1_character_to-refrain-from-evil-and-from-strong-dri_2711744.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/232/anonymous-1_character_to-refrain-from-evil-and-from-strong-dri_2711744.jpg) > “To refrain from evil and from strong drink and to be always, steadfast in virtue; this is the good luck.” [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. Avoiding vice and staying virtuous leads to good fortune. **In simple terms:** Steadfast virtue brings luck. Key Takeaway Cultivate virtue, shun excess. Themes virtue self‑control fortune Mood reflective serene Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - personal habits - spiritual practice - social expectations Key Concepts moral philosophy ethics Questions to Reflect On - How can you practice virtue daily? - What temptations challenge your steadiness? 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