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Spiritual health is no more stable than bodily; and though…

“Spiritual health is no more stable than bodily; and though we may seem unaffected by the passions we are just as liable to be carried away by them as to fall ill when in good health.” quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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“Spiritual health is no more stable than bodily; and though we may seem unaffected by the passions we are just as liable to be carried away by them as to fall ill when in good health.”

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Spiritual health is as fragile as physical health; passions can destabilize us just as disease does.

In simple terms: Spiritual health is vulnerable.

Key Takeaway

Guard emotions, maintain balance.

Themes

vulnerability balance human frailty

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • stress management
  • spiritual practice
  • health counseling

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you monitor your emotional state?
  • What habits protect your inner well‑being?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting emotional health leads to burnout.

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