Epictetus — "If you are struck by the appearance of any pleasure, guard yourself against bein…"

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 — Epictetus Ancient · Stoic philosopher, former slave

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Enchiridion, Chapter 34

Date: c. 108 AD

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