Car on ne doit point tenir pour conseil ce qui se fait apres disner.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Warns against making important decisions when influenced by the comfort of a meal.
- In plain terms
- Do not consider advice given after someone has finished eating.
- What can you take from it?
- Decisions made in comfort may lack urgency.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When are you most clear-headed?
- How does comfort affect your choices?
Another view
Suggesting a time like after dinner is arbitrary and culturally specific.
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