The third class of evils comprise those which everyone causes to himself by his own action. This is the largest class, and is far more numerous than the second class. It is especially of these evils that all men complain,—only few men are found that do not sin against themselves by this kind of evil.... This class of evil originates in man's vices, such as excessive desire for eating, drinking, and love; indulgence in these things in undue measure, or in improper manner, or partaking of bad food. This course brings diseases and afflictions upon the body and soul alike.


Ch.12 - Guide for the Perplexed (c. 1190) - Part III

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The third class of evils comprise those which everyone causes to himself by his own action. This is the largest class, and is far more numerous than...

The third class of evils comprise those which everyone causes to himself by his own action. This is the largest class, and is far more numerous than...

The third class of evils comprise those which everyone causes to himself by his own action. This is the largest class, and is far more numerous than...

The third class of evils comprise those which everyone causes to himself by his own action. This is the largest class, and is far more numerous than...