If you are struck by the appearance of any pleasure, guard yourself against being carried away by it; but let the thing wait for you, and allow yourself a short delay. Then think of two times: a time when you will enjoy the pleasure, and a time after you have enjoyed it, and repent and reproach yourself.
— Epictetus Ancient

Stoic philosopher, former slave

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Enchiridion, Chapter 34

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c. 108 AD

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