Quote by Hosea Ballou

Disease is the retribution of outraged Nature.

Disease is the retribution of outraged Nature.

Summary

This quote suggests that disease is a consequence or punishment for interfering with or disrespecting the natural order of things. It conveys the idea that when humans disrupt or abuse the balance of nature, the result is the emergence and spread of diseases. It implies that diseases are a form of retribution or retaliation from nature, serving as a reminder for individuals or societies to rectify their behavior and restore harmony with the natural world.

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