Advice Quote by Lailah Gifty Akita
““Be watchful of the dangers of pleasure.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives, 2019
Pleasure can distract from long‑term well‑being and lead to harmful choices.
In simple terms: Pleasure may be risky.
Key Takeaway
Balance enjoyment with responsibility.
Themes
self‑control
temptation
well‑being
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- relationships
- health decisions
- career planning
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when pleasure becomes harmful?
- What safeguards can you set?
A Different Perspective
Pleasure isn’t inherently bad, but unchecked it can cause harm.
![“Man is never watchful enough against dangers that threaten him every hour. [Lat., Quid quisque vitet nunquam homini satis Cautum est in horas.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/94f/horace-172_danger_man-is-never-watchful-enough-against-dan_437043.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)
