Attention Quote by Epictetus
“Avoid banquets which are given by strangers an ignorant persons. But if there is ever occasion to join them, let your attention be carefully fixed, that you slip not into the manner of the vulgar (the uninstructed).”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Discourses, Book 2, Chapter 15
Avoid social gatherings with unknown or unrefined people, but if you must attend, stay mindful and avoid vulgar behavior.
In simple terms: Stay aware and keep decorum at unfamiliar events.
Key Takeaway
Observe, stay refined.
Themes
self-discipline
social etiquette
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- networking events
- family gatherings
- formal dinners
- cultural festivals
Key Concepts
Stoicism
self-control
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain composure when surrounded by crudeness?
- What signals show you are slipping into vulgarity?
A Different Perspective
May still be pressured by peer influence.
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