Bane Quote by Pliny the Elder
“Lust is an enemy to the purse, a foe to the person, a canker to the mind, a corrosive to the conscience, a weakness of the wit, a besotter of the senses, and finally, a mortal bane to all the body.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Natural History, Book 7, 77 AD
Lust weakens finances, character, mind, conscience, wit, senses, and ultimately harms health.
In simple terms: Lust damages many aspects of life.
Key Takeaway
Guard against excessive desire.
Themes
selfcontrol
morality
health
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- relationship counseling
- mental health therapy
- personal development
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does desire motivate you?
- What boundaries protect you?
A Different Perspective
Lust can also drive creativity and ambition.
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