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“If you would be chaste, you must be temperate.” quote by Henry David Thoreau
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“If you would be chaste, you must be temperate.”

Henry David Thoreau

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Source Essay: Walden, Henry David Thoreau, 1854

Chastity requires self‑control; moderation is essential for purity.

In simple terms: Temperance leads to chastity.

Key Takeaway

Practice self‑control.

Themes

morality self‑control purity

Mood

reflective ethical

Type

philosophical advisory

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • dietary habits
  • spending

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • In what areas do you need more temperance?
  • How does moderation improve your life?
A Different Perspective

Excessive restraint may cause repression.

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