As a man eats so shall he become.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person's character is shaped by their intake and habits, implying we become what we consume.
- In plain terms
- You become what you consume mentally and physically.
- What can you take from it?
- Your diet shapes your character and health.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What information do you feed your mind?
- How does food affect your mood?
Another view
Character is also shaped by actions and environment not just intake.
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