Quote by Pythagoras

Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion.

Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reas

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear and focused mind in order to possess mental strength. Sobriety refers not only to abstaining from alcohol or drugs but also to having a calm and rational state of mind. By practicing sobriety, one is able to keep their reasoning faculties unclouded by emotions or strong desires. This implies that clearer thinking is achieved when we are not driven solely by passions, enabling us to make more balanced and rational decisions, ultimately leading to a stronger and more resilient mindset.

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