Quotation by

Benjamin Franklin

Beware the hobby that eats.

Food

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Franklin is warning that some hobbies, like eating, can consume a lot of time, money, or energy if you're not careful. He suggests paying attention to how much a pastime might take from you before fully committing to it.

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