The human frame being what it is, heart, body and brain all mixed together, and not contained in separate compartments as they will be no doubt in another million years, a good dinner is of great importance to good talk. One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Physical well-being, especially eating well, is necessary for clear thinking and feeling.
- In plain terms
- You need good food to think and love well.
- What can you take from it?
- Good physical care supports good mental and emotional life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does food affect your mood?
- Is body care part of mental health?
Another view
People often have to work or think without proper care.
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