Quote by Lord Chesterfield

I find, by experience, that the mind and the body are more than married, for they are most intimately united and when one suffers, the other sympathizes.

I find, by experience, that the mind and the body are more t

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a strong connection between the mind and the body, to the point where they can be seen as being even more interconnected than a marriage. The quote implies that when a person experiences suffering or discomfort in one aspect, be it the mind or the body, the other aspect somehow feels and empathizes with this pain. It highlights the idea that the mind and body function in harmony and have a profound influence on each other's well-being.

By Lord Chesterfield

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