Dyspepsy is the ruin of most things: empires, expeditions, and everything else.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Physical illness like dyspepsia can destroy major endeavors.
- In plain terms
- Stomach problems ruin big plans and empires.
- What can you take from it?
- Health affects all large undertakings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does health impact success?
- What hidden factors cause failure?
Another view
Not all ruin comes from physical illness.
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