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“Good food, good sex, good digestion, good sleep: to these basic animal pleasures, man has added nothing but the good cigarette.” quote by Mignon McLaughlin
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“Good food, good sex, good digestion, good sleep: to these basic animal pleasures, man has added nothing but the good cigarette.”

Mignon McLaughlin

About This Quote

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

Modern comforts add harmful habits like smoking to basic human needs, diminishing overall well‑being.

In simple terms: We complicate simple pleasures with harmful habits.

Key Takeaway

Replace harmful habits with healthier alternatives.

Themes

health pleasure modern life

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

social philosophical

When to use this quote

  • diet planning
  • exercise routines
  • stress reduction
  • smoking cessation programs

Key Concepts

addiction well‑being

Questions to Reflect On

  • What simple pleasure could you enjoy without a harmful addition?
  • How can you break the link between comfort and smoking?
A Different Perspective

Changing habits can be difficult.

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