An acquaintance of mine, a notary by profession, who, by…
“An acquaintance of mine, a notary by profession, who, by perpetual writing, began first to complain of an excessive wariness of his whole right arm which could be removed by no medicines, and which was at last succeeded by a perfect palsy of the whole arm. . . . He learned to write with his left hand, which was soon thereafter seized with the same disorder.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A notary developed progressive paralysis in both arms from overuse, forcing him to relearn writing with his left hand before it also failed.
In simple terms: Overwork caused severe health decline.
Key Takeaway
Balance work and health.
Themes
health
overwork
adaptation
Mood
cautionary
serious
Type
professional
health
When to use this quote
- writing professions
- manual labor
- rehabilitation
- career change
Key Concepts
occupational hazard
neurodegeneration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can professionals prevent such injuries?
- What safeguards could help?
A Different Perspective
Physical limits can be reached despite adaptation.