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> # 'Tis as cheap sitting as standing.

[Jonathan Swift](https://quotesby.net/Jonathan-Swift)\#66

[Effort](https://quotesby.net/topics/effort/)[Perspective](https://quotesby.net/topics/perspective/)

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## About this quote

What does it mean?Sitting and standing require similar energy.In plain termsNeither position is inherently more costly.What can you take from it?Don't assume posture equals effort.

### Where it applies

- ergonomics
- daily tasks
- decision making

### Putting it to work

- choose comfort
- avoid assumptions
- balance activity

### Questions to consider

- When do you assume effort?
- How does posture affect your day?

### Another view

Sitting long-term causes health issues standing does not.

## More from Jonathan Swift

1. > The sight of you is good for sore eyes.

[Permalink to quote \#65](https://quotesby.net/Jonathan-Swift/65/ "Permalink to quote 65")
2. > I hate nobody: I am in charity with the world.

[Permalink to quote \#67](https://quotesby.net/Jonathan-Swift/67/ "Permalink to quote 67")
3. > I told him...that we ate when we were not hungry, and drank without the provocation of thirst.

[Permalink to quote \#64](https://quotesby.net/Jonathan-Swift/64/ "Permalink to quote 64")

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