People who don't know how to keep themselves healthy ought to have the decency to get themselves buried, and not waste time about it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who neglect their health should not waste others' time and should accept death gracefully.
- In plain terms
- Unhealthy people should not burden society.
- What can you take from it?
- Take responsibility for your health.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it fair to blame individuals for health issues?
- What societal factors affect health?
Another view
The statement is harsh and dismisses compassionate support.
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