Quote by Fletcher Knebel

Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics.

Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics.

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the negative effects and consequences of smoking. It suggests that smoking is not only detrimental to an individual's health but also contributes significantly to the data and statistics related to various health issues such as lung cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and premature deaths. The quote implies that the high incidence of these ailments is directly linked to smoking, emphasizing the alarming impact the habit has on public health.

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