Quote by Ellen G. White

The majority of the diseases which the human family have been and still are suffering under, they have created by ignorance of their own organic health, and work perseveringly to tear themselves to pieces, and when broken down and debilitated in body and mind, send for the doctor and drug themselves to death.

The majority of the diseases which the human family have bee

Summary

This quote suggests that many of the health problems experienced by humans are a result of their own lack of knowledge about their physical well-being. The quote criticizes the tendency for individuals to neglect their health and engage in behaviors that harm themselves. It also highlights the common pattern of seeking medical help only after one's health has significantly deteriorated. The quote implies that self-destructive habits contribute to the creation and exacerbation of diseases, ultimately leading individuals to depend on doctors and medications, even though it may be too late to recover.

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By Ellen G. White

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