Quotes About Health

Is life worth living? That depends on the liver.

Bread is the staff of life.

1. If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. 2. Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move. 3. Go very lightly on the vices such as carrying on in society. The social ramble ain't restful.

The physically fit can enjoy their vices.

I asked a coughing friend of mine why he doesn't stop smoking. "In this town it wouldn't do any good," he explained. "I happen to be a chain breather."

I have every sympathy with the American who was so horrified by what he had read of the effects of smoking that he gave up reading.

Air pollution is turning Mother Nature prematurely gray.

Go to bed early, get up early-this is wise.

Sleep: The golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.

A chuckle a day may not keep the doctor away, but it sure does make those times in life's waiting room a little more bearable.

A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather.

Vegetarianism is harmless enough, though it is apt to fill a man with wind and self-righteousness.

We can be thankful to a friend for a few acres or a little money; and yet for the freedom and command of the whole earth, and for the great benefits of our being, our life, health, and reason, we look upon ourselves as under no obligation.

Health is ... a blessing that money cannot buy.

Health is the vital principle of bliss.

I have gout, asthma, and seven other maladies, but am otherwise very well.

We are fonder of visiting our friends in health than in sickness. We judge less favorably of their characters when any misfortune happens to them; and a lucky hit, either in business or reputation, improves even their personal appearance in our eyes.

Happiness? That's nothing more than health and a poor memory.

Do not worry; eat three square meals a day; say your prayers; be courteous to your creditors; keep your digestion good; exercise; go slow and easy. Maybe there are other things your special case requires to make you happy; but, my friend, these I reckon will give you a good lift.

Have a variety of interests. ... These interests relax the mind and lessen tension on the nervous system. People with many interests live, not only longest, but happiest.

I believe the recipe for happiness to be just enough money to pay the monthly bills you acquire, a little surplus to give you confidence, a little too much work each day, enthusiasm for your work, a substantial share of good health, a couple of real friends and a wife and children to share life's beauty with you.

What can be added to the happiness of man who is in health, out of debt, and has a clear conscience?

Give a man health and a course to steer, and he'll never stop to trouble about whether he's happy or not.

First health, then wealth, then pleasure, and do not owe anything to anybody.