The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar, and is shocked by the unexpected: the eye, on the other read more

The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar, and is shocked by the unexpected: the eye, on the other hand, tends to be impatient, craves the novel and is bored by repetition.

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.

An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.

An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body.

Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing peace is the measure.

Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing peace is the measure.

We are bound to our bodies like an oyster is to its shell.

We are bound to our bodies like an oyster is to its shell.

The human body has two ends on it: one to create with and one to sit on. Sometimes people get read more

The human body has two ends on it: one to create with and one to sit on. Sometimes people get their ends reversed. When this happens they need a kick in the seat of the pants.

The human body is a machine which winds its own springs.

The human body is a machine which winds its own springs.

A feeble body weakens the mind.

A feeble body weakens the mind.

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