Quote by Thomas Hobbes

The flesh endures the storms of the present alone; the mind, those of the past and future as well as the present. Gluttony is a lust of the mind.

The flesh endures the storms of the present alone; the mind,

Summary

This quote suggests that while the body can only experience and withstand the challenges of the present moment, the mind has the ability to endure past regrets and worries about the future in addition to the current struggles. It also illustrates how indulgence in excessive desires or pleasures, such as gluttony, primarily originates from the mind rather than the body. Essentially, it highlights the power and complexity of the human mind in dealing with both the immediate and long-term hardships of life.

By Thomas Hobbes

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