Quote by Peter Mere Latham

Perfect health, like perfect beauty, is a rare thing; and so, it seems, is perfect disease.

Perfect health, like perfect beauty, is a rare thing; and so

Summary

This quote suggests that both perfect health and perfect disease are uncommon occurrences. It implies that flawless physical health and beauty are rarely achieved by individuals, just as extreme and debilitating illnesses are also infrequent. The statement highlights the rarity of reaching the pinnacle of either end of the health spectrum. It conveys the notion that most people exist somewhere between the two extremes, facing varying degrees of health and wellness.

By Peter Mere Latham

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