To the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not in our power to repay it.
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Be temperate in wine, in eating, girls, & sloth; Or the Gout will seize you and plague you both.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Moderation in indulgence is crucial to avoid negative consequences.
Benjamin Franklin's quote highlights the importance of moderation in various aspects of life, including diet, drink, and behavior. By warning of the potential consequences of excessive indulgence, specifically gout, he emphasizes that self-discipline is essential for maintaining health and well-being.
Themes
ModerationHealthWineGoutSelf-Discipline
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a health seminar to emphasize the importance of moderation in lifestyle choices.
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I think that a young state, like a young virgin, should modestly stay at home, and wait the application of suitors for an alliance with her; and not run about offering her amity to all the world; and hazarding their refusal. Our virgin is a jolly one; and tho at present not very rich, will in time be a great fortune, and where she has a favorable predisposition, it seems to me well worth cultivating.
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