Holy Scripture
4 Maccabees 3:17
Source: Septuagint
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17For the temperate mind has power to conquer the pressure of the passions, and to quench the fires of excitement,
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15But he, though parched up with thirst, reasoned that a draft reputed of equal value to blood, would be terribly dangerous to his soul.
16Wherefore, setting up reasoning in opposition to his desire, he poured out the draft to God.
— 4 Maccabees 3:17 —
18and to wrestle down the pains of the body, however excessive; and, through the excellency of reasoning, to abominate all the assaults of the passions.
19But the occasion now invites us to give an illustration of temperate reasoning from history.