Ten seconds on the lips and a lifetime in the hips.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A brief indulgence can have lasting negative effects on your body.
- In plain terms
- A short pleasure can cause long‑term harm.
- What can you take from it?
- Limit quick indulgences to protect health.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What short‑term pleasures affect you most?
- How can you balance enjoyment and health?
Another view
Occasional treats are not always harmful.
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