Epistle of Ignatius to the Antiochians Let not the widows live a life of pleasure, lest they wax wanton against the word.[43] Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Eighth These, then, have repentance within their reach, if they repent quickly, and do not remain in their pleasures;[29] The Epistle of Pope Urban First Behold, to what does the wisdom of this world urge a man? To live in pleasures. Whence it is said: A widow that liveth in pleasure, is dead while she liveth.[15]