We lead the most worthy who, softened and corrupted by the flattery of present pleasures, are blinded by lust for what pains and troubles they are about to experience, and they are similarly in fault who forsake duties for the sake of softness of mind, that is, flight from toils and pains. And indeed the distinction between these things is easy and expedient.
For in free time, when we have the option of choosing and nothing prevents us from doing what pleases us the most, all pleasure must be assumed, all pain rejected. But indeed we both accuse and with just hatred bring those who deserve it who are softened and corrupted by the flattery of present pleasures, and who are blinded by lust for the pains and troubles they are about to experience, and do not provide for them. And indeed the distinction between these things is easy and expedient.
For in free time, when we have the option of choosing and nothing prevents us from doing what pleases us the most, all pleasure must be assumed, all pain rejected. But at certain times, and either due to duties or the necessities of things, it will often happen that both pleasures are to be rejected and troubles are not to be refused.
And so these things are held here by a wise man!
For in free time, when we have the option of choosing and nothing prevents us from doing what pleases us the most, all pleasure must be assumed, all pain rejected. But at certain times, and either due to duties or the necessities of things, it will often happen that both pleasures are to be rejected and troubles are not to be refused.
And so these things are held here by a wise man!
