Bad men live that they may eat and drink, whereas good men eat and drink that they may live.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bad people live only to satisfy basic appetites, while good people use food and drink to sustain a meaningful life.
- In plain terms
- Some eat to live, others live to eat.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't let basic needs become your whole purpose.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do I live for beyond satisfying hunger?
- How do my daily habits reflect my values?
Another view
This view can downplay the importance of basic needs for some people.
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