Quote by Juvenal

Like warmed-up cabbage served at each repast, The repetition kills the wretch at last.

Like warmed-up cabbage served at each repast, The repetition

Summary

This quote suggests that repeating or experiencing something unpleasant over and over again can be detrimental to a person's well-being. Using the metaphor of eating warmed-up cabbage, a rather unappetizing meal, it implies that the monotony and constant experience of something distasteful ultimately wears down and damages the individual. It emphasizes the negative impact of enduring repetitive and lifeless experiences, highlighting the need for variety and change to preserve one's mental and emotional health.

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By Juvenal

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