Bleeding Quote by Pythagoras
“If men with fleshly mortals must be fed, and chew with bleeding teeth the breathing bread; what else is this but to devour our guests, and barbarously renew Cyclopean feasts? While Earth not only can your needs supply, but, lavish of her store, provides for luxury; a guiltless feast administers with ease, and without blood is prodigal to please.”
About This Quote
Source Fragmentary philosophical text, pre-Socratic, attributed to Pythagoras, c. 500 BC
Human consumption and indulgence can become a grotesque feast that harms both host and guest, despite nature’s abundance.
In simple terms: Excessive indulgence harms all.
Key Takeaway
Practice moderation despite abundance.
Themes
moderation
excess
nature
human desire
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- food culture
- environmental sustainability
- personal health
Key Concepts
philosophy of diet
ethical consumption
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize excess in daily life?
- What limits can you set on consumption?
A Different Perspective
Abundance can mask wasteful habits.
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