Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Bodily decay is gloomy in prospect, but of all human contemplations the most abhorrent is body without mind.

Bodily decay is gloomy in prospect, but of all human contemp

Summary

This quote suggests that the deterioration of the body is rather disheartening to think about, but the thought of a body devoid of a functioning mind is even more repulsive. It highlights the importance of intellectual and cognitive faculties, implying that an empty or non-functioning mind is much worse than a decaying physique. In other words, while physical decay may be unfavorable, losing our mental capacities is seen as the most dreadful aspect of existence.

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Mind Body Ageing

By Thomas Jefferson

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