Sin Quote by G. I. Gurdjieff
“It is the same with everything else, with food, with pleasures, with sleep; with everything there is a limit to what is necessary. After this "sin" begins. This is something that must be grasped, a "sin" is something which is not necessary.”
About This Quote
Source Book: All and Everything, G. I. Gurdjieff, 1933
Excess in any area—food, pleasure, sleep—crosses a necessary limit, creating a harmful habit.
In simple terms: Too much of anything becomes harmful.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and curb unnecessary excess.
Themes
self‑control
moderation
habit formation
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- dieting
- work‑life balance
- sleep hygiene
- consumer habits
Key Concepts
Stoicism
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify your personal limits?
- What consequences arise when you exceed them?
A Different Perspective
Limits differ per individual; what is necessary for one may be excessive for another.
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