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“Smoke.. makes a kitchen also oftentimes in the inward parts of men, soiling and infecting them, with an unctuous and oily kinde of Soote as hath been found in some great Tobacco takers, that after their death were opened.” quote by King James I
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“Smoke.. makes a kitchen also oftentimes in the inward parts of men, soiling and infecting them, with an unctuous and oily kinde of Soote as hath been found in some great Tobacco takers, that after their death were opened.”

King James I

About This Quote

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

Smoking pollutes the mind and body, corrupting inner character like oily residue.

In simple terms: Smoking harms mind and body.

Key Takeaway

Avoid smoking to protect health and integrity.

Themes

health morality selfcontrol

Mood

concerned reflective

Type

cautionary ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal habits
  • public health policy
  • mental wellbeing

Key Concepts

addiction corruption purity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does smoking affect your inner thoughts?
  • What alternatives can replace the habit?
A Different Perspective

Addiction can be socially reinforced, making cessation difficult.

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