Avoid it resolutely; it is not easy to control yourself once you meddle with that sort of thing.
Father of Western philosophy
Avoid it resolutely; it is not easy to control yourself once you meddle with that sort of thing.
Father of Western philosophy
From Xenophon's Memorabilia, I.3.13, referring to sensual passion.
Early 4th century BC
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