Joy Quote by James Bruce Ross
““This indeed is then done, when the itching palate is repressed, when the bold tongue is restrained in silence, when the ear is closed to evil speaking, when the eye is forbidden to look at illicit things, when the hand is restrained lest it strike cruelly, the foot lest it go off wandering idly; when the heart is resisted lest it envy the good fortune of another’s happiness, lest it desire through avarice that which is not its own, lest it cut itself off by wrath from fraternal love, lest it arrogantly praise itself above others, lest it yield to seductive luxury through pleasure, lest it sink immoderately into grief, or in joy open the way to the tempter.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Moral Conduct Guidelines, unknown source
Self‑restraint of senses, speech, and emotions leads to moral purity and inner peace.
In simple terms: Control desires and senses to stay virtuous.
Key Takeaway
Practice disciplined habits.
Themes
self‑control
virtue
inner peace
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- mindful listening
- avoiding gossip
- restricting harmful media
- managing anger
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
ethical discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you limit exposure to harmful influences?
- What habits help you curb envy?
A Different Perspective
Hard to maintain in a world of constant stimulation and temptation.
