It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Exit life with balance, neither lacking nor overindulging.
- In plain terms
- Leave life sober and satisfied, not extreme.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek balance and moderation in life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does a balanced life look like?
Another view
It simplifies complex human needs.
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