Quote by Alexander Pope

What some call health, if purchased by perpetual anxiety about diet, isn't much better than tedious disease.

What some call health, if purchased by perpetual anxiety abo

Summary

This quote suggests that excessive preoccupation with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, particularly through strict dieting, can lead to a state of constant anxiety and stress. It implies that obsessing over health to the point of developing neurotic behaviors is not as desirable or rewarding as it may seem. It highlights the irony that such a pursuit of health can become burdensome and take away from the enjoyment of life, making it almost as debilitating as being ill.

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By Alexander Pope

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