Thou seest how sloth wastes the sluggish body, as water is corrupted unless it moves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Laziness damages the body like stagnant water rots.
- In plain terms
- Not moving hurts your body like dirty water.
- What can you take from it?
- Movement keeps the body healthy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How active is your life?
- What stagnates?
Another view
Rest is also needed for recovery.
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