Quote by Plato

Too much attention to health is a hindrance to learning, to invention, and to studies of any kind, for we are always feeling suspicious shootings and swimmings in our heads, and we are prone to blame studies from them.

Too much attention to health is a hindrance to learning, to

Summary

This quote suggests that excessively focusing on health can actually impede intellectual pursuits, creativity, and academic endeavors. Constantly worrying about minor physical discomforts distracts us from engaging in deep learning and innovative thinking. It implies that we often attribute our lack of progress or motivation to various physical ailments, when in reality, we should be focusing on our studies or work. By excessively fixating on our health, we hinder our ability to excel in intellectual pursuits and may wrongly assign blame for our lack of advancement.

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By Plato

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