Taste every fruit of every tree in the garden at least once. It is an insult to creation not to experience it fully. Temperance is wickedness.
“تذوّق كل ثمرة من كل شجرة في البستان مرة واحدة على الأقل. إنه إهانة للخلق ألا تختبره بالكامل. الاعتدال شر.”
This reflection by Stephen Fry centers on the nature of human wisdom and its role in human self-mastery and conscious living. Rather than presenting abstract doctrine, the statement calls the reader to examine daily priorities, separate enduring principles from momentary impulses, and cultivate emotional resilience. The enduring value of this insight lies in reconciling internal conviction with deliberate action, providing a practical anchor for maintaining clarity, intentionality, and inner balance amidst life's uncertainties.
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