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I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or less alone than when alone.
I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or less alone than when alone.
It is a sign of a dull nature to occupy oneself deeply in matters that concern the body; for instance, read more
It is a sign of a dull nature to occupy oneself deeply in matters that concern the body; for instance, to be over much occupied about exercise, about eating and drinking, about easing oneself, about sexual intercourse.
Our bodies are apt to be our autobiographies.
Our bodies are apt to be our autobiographies.
What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?
What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?
Wisdom is to the soul what health is to the body
Wisdom is to the soul what health is to the body
The body is a community made up of its innumerable cells or inhabitants.
The body is a community made up of its innumerable cells or inhabitants.
The pain of the mind is worse than the pain of the body
The pain of the mind is worse than the pain of the body
A human being is an ingenious assembly of portable plumbing.
A human being is an ingenious assembly of portable plumbing.
A feeble body weakens the mind.
A feeble body weakens the mind.