Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Tobacco, coffee, alcohol, hashish, prussic acid, strychnine, are weak dilutions the surest poison is time.

Tobacco, coffee, alcohol, hashish, prussic acid, strychnine,

Summary

This quote suggests that while substances like tobacco, coffee, alcohol, drugs, and poison may have harmful effects on the body, the most potent poison is the passing of time. It implies that the gradual erosion and deterioration that occurs over time can have a more profound and long-lasting negative impact than any external substance. In essence, it highlights the importance of taking care of oneself and being mindful of how the passage of time can impact overall health and well-being.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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