“[[Isocrates]] began by informing the young man that “no **adornment so becomes you as modesty, justice, and self-control**; for these are the virtues by which, as all men are agreed, the character of the young is held in restraint.” ““Practice self-control,” he said, warning [[Demonicus]] not to fall under the sway of “temper, pleasure, and pain.” And **“abhor flatterers as you would deceivers; for both, if trusted, injure those who trust them.”** ([Location 292](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B01AWUTMB0&location=292))” --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[ego]], [[self-control]], [[discipline]], [[arrogance]], [[flattery]], [[humility]], [[mindfulness]] **Source** -- [[202409161103 - B - Ego is the Enemy]]