Beast Quote by Ben Jonson
“Doing, a filthy pleasure is, and short; And done, we straight repent us of the sport: Let us not rush blindly on unto it, Like lustful beasts, that only know to do it: For lust will languish, and that heat decay, But thus, thus, keeping endless Holy-.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Alchemist, 1610
Indulging in base pleasure leads to ruin; restraint brings holiness.
In simple terms: Excess leads to decay; moderation yields purity.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑control.
Themes
pleasure
lust
morality
spirituality
self‑discipline
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
poetic
didactic
When to use this quote
- addiction recovery
- ethical decision‑making
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
hedonism
asceticism
ethical philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance desire and virtue?
- What does “holy” mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
May be overly moralistic.
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