Quotation by

Laurence Sterne

People who overly take care of their health are like misers. They hoard up a treasure which they never enjoy.

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Laurence Sterne is saying that people who focus too much on protecting their health act like they are saving something valuable but never actually use or appreciate it. In other words, they spend so much time avoiding risks that they miss out on living fully.

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