XXXIV - XLIII Flashcards
What strategy does the text propose for resisting tempting pleasures?
The text advises against being dazzled by promised pleasures and suggests delaying gratification. It encourages considering both the short-term enjoyment and the long-term consequences of indulging in pleasure, highlighting the satisfaction and self-applause that come from abstaining.
How does the text advise one to act when performing a right action?
The text advises not to shy away from performing a right action, even if others misunderstand it. It emphasizes the importance of integrity and courage in doing what one judges to be right, regardless of external opinions or criticism.
What principle does the text recommend for behavior at social gatherings?
The text recommends considering not only the personal enjoyment of food but also showing proper courtesy to the host when dining with others. It suggests balancing personal appetite with social etiquette to avoid self-indulgence and promote harmony in social interactions.
What warning does the text provide regarding assuming roles beyond one’s capacity?
The text warns against assuming roles or responsibilities beyond one’s capability, as it leads to a poor self-image and abandoning roles that one could have fulfilled adequately.
How does the text compare guarding the mind to walking?
The text compares guarding the ruling faculty of the mind to walking cautiously to avoid injury. It suggests that just as one avoids stepping on a nail or turning one’s foot while walking, one should also be careful not to harm the rational part of the mind in every action to engage in actions more safely.
