Danger Quote by Francis Quarles
“When the flesh presents thee with delights, then present thyself with dangers; where the world possesses thee with vain hopes, there possess thyself with true fear; when the devil brings thee oil, bring thou vinegar. The way to be safe is never to be secure.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Moralities of the Mind, 1647
Balancing pleasure with vigilance, confronting false hopes, and countering evil with resistance leads to true safety.
In simple terms: Stay alert, avoid complacency.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate vigilance over comfort.
Themes
self‑control
philosophy
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- health decisions
- ethical dilemmas
- risk management
Key Concepts
Stoicism
dualism
self‑mastery
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate true risk from imagined safety?
- What practices keep you grounded amid temptation?
A Different Perspective
Over‑cautiousness can cause paralysis.
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