Cold water Quote by Epictetus
““You would fain be victor at the Olympic Games, you say. Yes, but weigh the conditions, weigh the consequences; then and then only, lay to your hand-if it be for your profit. You must live by rule, submit to diet, abstain from dainty meats, exercise your body perforce at stated hours, in heat or in cold; drink no cold water, nor, it may be, wine. In a word, you must surrender yourself wholly to your trainer, as though to a physician.””
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Discourses, 2nd century CE
Achieving excellence requires disciplined training, strict diet, and adherence to rules, akin to an athlete’s regimen.
In simple terms: Success needs strict discipline.
Key Takeaway
Follow a structured routine for goals.
Themes
discipline
self‑control
physical training
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- sports training
- military preparation
- personal health plans
Key Concepts
Stoicism
ethics
self‑improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- Is total self‑discipline realistic?
- How balance discipline with enjoyment?
A Different Perspective
Extreme rigidity can lead to burnout or loss of flexibility.
