Enjoyment Quote by Francis Quarles
“Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word 'satiety.'”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Moralities, 1632
Excessive indulgence can leave a lingering sense of dread and emptiness.
In simple terms: Too much pleasure can haunt you.
Key Takeaway
Balance enjoyment with caution.
Themes
moderation
self‑control
consequences
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily habits
- food choices
- luxury spending
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you limit your pleasures?
- How do you recognize when enjoyment becomes harmful?
A Different Perspective
Even measured pleasure can become a burden if not tempered.
![“[Prudence] is the virtue of that part of the intellect [the calculative] to which it belongs; and . . . our choice of actions will not be right without Prudence any more than without Moral Virtue, since, while Moral Virtue enables us to achieve the end, Prudence makes us adopt the right means to…” quote by Aristotle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/be1/aristotle-78_achieve_prudence-is-the-virtue-of-that-part-of-t_431676.jpg)
