This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. [[/content/source-selections|Source Selections]]\\ [[?do=nsrandompage|Take me to another random selection]] ---- “When you get an external impression of some pleasure, guard yourself, as with impressions in general, against being carried away by it; nay, let the matter wait upon //your// leisure, and give yourself a little delay. Next think of the two periods of time, first, that in which you will enjoy your pleasure, and second, that in which, after the enjoyment is over, you will later repent and revile your own self; and set over against these two periods of time how much joy and self-satisfaction you will get if you refrain. However, if you feel that a suitable occasion has arisen to do the deed, be careful not to allow its enticement, and sweetness, and attractiveness to overcome you; but set over against all this the thought, how much better is the consciousness of having won a victory over it.” —Epictetus, //Encheiridion// 34 (arranged by Arrian) (tr. [[/content/source-selections#oldfather_1928|Oldfather, 1928]]) Last modified: 2024-08-21 20:00 (10 months ago)by dyl4004