Quotation by

Gilbert K. Chesterton

The trouble with always trying to preserve the health of the body is that it is so difficult to do without destroying the health of the mind.

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Focusing too much on keeping the body physically healthy can lead to stress or worry that harms mental well-being. Trying to maintain perfect physical health might cause us to neglect or damage our happiness and peace of mind.

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