Ce qui nous empeche souvent de nous abandonner a un seul vice est que nous en avons plusieurs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We often avoid one vice because we are distracted by several others.
- In plain terms
- We don't indulge in one bad habit because we have many others.
- What can you take from it?
- Distraction by bad habits can prevent deeper indulgence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps you from bad habits?
- Are distractions helpful?
Another view
Having many vices often leads to more harm overall.
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