Quote by Aristotle

It's best to rise from life like a banquet, neither thirsty or drunken.

It's best to rise from life like a banquet, neither thirsty

Summary

This quote encourages individuals to approach life in a balanced and mindful way. It suggests that one should engage with life's experiences, opportunities, and pleasures just like partaking in a banquet. However, one should not become too consumed by desires or excesses (symbolized by being thirsty or drunken), but instead maintain a state of equilibrium. By embodying this mindset, individuals can fully engage in and savor the experiences that life offers without losing themselves to extremes. It promotes a philosophy of enjoying life without pursuing it excessively or becoming consumed by reckless desires.

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