Quote by Robert Southey

Order is the sanity of the mind, the health of the body, the peace of the city, the security of the state. Like beams in a house or bones to a body, so is order to all things.

Order is the sanity of the mind, the health of the body, the

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of order in various aspects of life. It suggests that order is essential for maintaining sanity, health, peace, and security on different levels. It compares the role of order to that of beams in a house or bones in a body, implying that just as these structural elements provide stability and support, order is fundamental to the functioning and well-being of individuals, communities, and societies as a whole. Without order, chaos and uncertainty may prevail, hindering progress and causing dysfunction.

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By Robert Southey

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