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“Feast to-day makes fast to-morrow. [Lat., Festo die si quid prodegeris, Profesto egere liceat nisi peperceris.]” quote by Plautus
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“Feast to-day makes fast to-morrow. [Lat., Festo die si quid prodegeris, Profesto egere liceat nisi peperceris.]”

Plautus

About This Quote

Source Play: “Aulularia” (The Pot of Gold), 2nd century BC

Indulgence today leads to deprivation tomorrow.

In simple terms: Enjoy now, suffer later.

Key Takeaway

Practice moderation.

Themes

indulgence consequences temporal balance morality

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

literary moral

When to use this quote

  • dieting
  • financial spending
  • time management
  • habit formation

Key Concepts

ancient comedy ethical teaching

Questions to Reflect On

  • What short‑term desire harms you?
  • How can you balance?
A Different Perspective

Immediate pleasure can be harmful.

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