Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

To safeguard one's health at the cost of too strict a diet is a tiresome illness indeed.

To safeguard one's health at the cost of too strict a diet i

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to one's health. It suggests that excessively strict dieting aimed solely at safeguarding one's health can become counterproductive and exhausting. The quote implies that an overly restrictive mindset can transform the pursuit of health into a burdensome journey, potentially leading to negative physical and mental consequences. It emphasizes the need for a more moderate and sustainable approach to maintaining good health, rather than obsessively adhering to extreme measures.

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Diets And Dieting

By Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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