The will can only be made submissive by frequent self-denials, which must keep in subjection its sallies and inclinations. Great weakness is often produced by indulgences which seem of no importance. (Miguel de Molinos)
These are uncomfortably enlightening words. Once again I’ve fallen off the South Beach diet wagon after a mere four days. It’s not really that big of a deal~~or is it?
This passage invites me to see my whole character reflected in the smallest choices.