Allure Quote by Epictetus
“Pleasure, like a kind of bait, is thrown before everything which is really bad, and easily allures greedy souls to the hook of perdition.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Discourses, Epictetus, 2nd century AD
Pleasure tempts like bait, leading moral souls toward ruin and damnation.
In simple terms: Pleasure can trap.
Key Takeaway
Exercise self‑control.
Themes
philosophy
self‑discipline
temptation
Mood
serene
cautious
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- financial choices
- relationship boundaries
Key Concepts
Stoicism
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate healthy pleasure?
- What strategies prevent overindulgence?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue positive experiences.
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