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 reflects on the different capacities of the flesh and the mind to withstand challenges. While the flesh can endure the immediate hardships of the present moment, the mind has the ability to bear not only the storms of the present but also those from the past and future. It suggests that gluttony, often associated with excessive consumption or indulgence, is not only an excessive desire of the physical body but also a craving driven by the mind. By identifying gluttony as a "lust of the mind," the quote highlights the mental aspect behind this behavior.

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