Certain Quote by Anonymous
“The manner of Demoivre's death has a certain interest for psychologists. Shortly before it, he declared that it was necessary for him to sleep some ten minutes or a quarter of an hour longer each day than the preceding one: the day after he had thus reached a total of something over twenty-three hours he slept up to the limit of twenty-four hours, and then died in his sleep.”
About This Quote
Source Anecdote: Historical Note, 18th century
Demoivre's obsessive sleep extension led to his death, illustrating dangers of extreme self‑experiment.
In simple terms: Excessive self‑testing can be fatal.
Key Takeaway
Moderate self‑improvement.
Themes
health
psychology
extremes
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
medical
psychological
When to use this quote
- medical studies
- personal health plans
Key Concepts
sleep research
self‑experiment
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits are safe for personal experiments?
- How can you monitor warning signs?
A Different Perspective
Over‑pushing limits risks health.
