Epictetus:

If you are struck by the appearance of any pleasure, guard yourself against being carried away by it; but let the thing wait for you, and allow yourself a short delay. Then think of two times: a time when you will enjoy the pleasure, and a time after you have enjoyed it, and repent and reproach yourself.

— Epictetus Ancient

Stoic philosopher, former slave

Context

Enchiridion, Chapter 34

Date / Period

c. 108 AD

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/45109/45109-h/45109-h.htm#link2H_4_0014

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