Quote by Epictetus
Covetousness like jealousy, when it has taken root, never leaves a person, but with their life. Cowardice is the dread of what will happen.
Summary
This quote highlights two undesirable traits: covetousness and cowardice. It suggests that once covetousness or jealousy takes hold of a person, it becomes deeply ingrained and never truly fades away until their death. Similarly, it implies that cowardice is the fear of potential future events and the unwillingness to face them. Overall, the quote serves as a reminder of the lasting nature of these negative emotions, and the detrimental impact they can have on an individual's character and actions.
Topics
Cowardice/weakness
By Epictetus
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