Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

We are healthy only to the extent that our ideas are humane.

We are healthy only to the extent that our ideas are humane.

Summary

This quote suggests that the measure of our well-being and health is determined by the extent to which our ideas and beliefs reflect compassion, kindness, and empathy towards others. It emphasizes that mental and emotional health is deeply intertwined with the values and principles we hold. In essence, it implies that an individual's true health and wellness can only be achieved when their thoughts and perspectives are rooted in a sense of humanity and benevolence towards fellow beings.

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Health Humanity

By Kurt Vonnegut

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