"Il est difficile de combattre le désir mais le contrôler est le signe d'un homme raisonnable"
— Democritus
Simplified Meaning:
Wanting something can be strong and hard to resist, but being able to manage that wanting shows that a person is wise.
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Desire Discipline Human nature Philosophy Reason Self-control Self-mastery Temptation Virtue WisdomFEATURED QUOTES