Quote by George Santayana

The diseases which destroy a man are no less natural than the instincts which preserve him.

The diseases which destroy a man are no less natural than th

Summary

This quote suggests that diseases, as negative aspects of human health, are just as natural as the instincts that protect and ensure the survival of individuals. It highlights the idea that ailments and illnesses are not unnatural occurrences but rather a part of the overall natural order of things. In essence, it seeks to emphasize that both health and disease are natural phenomena coexisting in the human experience.

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