Quote by Dale Carnegie

One of the most appalling comments on our present way of life is that half of all the beds in our hospitals are reserved for patients with nervous and mental troubles, patients who have collapsed under the crushing burden of accumulated yesterdays and fearful tomorrows. Yet a vast majority of those people would be walking the streets today, leading happy, useful lives, if they had only heeded the words of Jesus: Have no anxiety about the morrow; or the words of Sir William Osler; Live in day-tight compartments.

One of the most appalling comments on our present way of lif

Summary

This quote suggests that a significant proportion of hospital beds are occupied by individuals suffering from mental health issues, caused by overwhelming stress and anxiety about the past and future. The quote implies that if people had followed the advice of Jesus to not worry about tomorrow or embraced Sir William Osler's concept of living one day at a time, many of these individuals could have escaped their mental struggles and lived fulfilling lives instead. It highlights the burden we place upon ourselves by dwelling on past regrets and future fears, ultimately impacting our mental well-being.

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