"Un homme ne peut pas toujours manger et boire ce qui est bon pour lui ni agir selon les directives de sa raison."
— George Santayana
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Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes people make choices that aren't good for them, even if they know better. For example, someone might eat junk food even though they understand it's unhealthy, or they might skip exercising even though they know it's important for their health. This happens because our desires and emotions can overpower our logical thinking. We often give in to what we want right now rather than what is best for us in the long run. It's like when a student chooses to watch TV instead of studying for an important test, even though they know studying is the smarter choice. To apply this idea, try to focus on long-term benefits rather than short-term pleasures, and practice self-discipline to make better decisions.
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Behavior Choices Decision-making Health Nutrition Philosophy Reason Self-control Self-discipline Wisdom
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