Body Quote by Aristotle
“The soul suffers when the body is diseased or traumatized, while the body suffers when the soul is ailing.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Nicomachean Ethics, Book VII, 4th century BCE
Physical illness and emotional distress are interlinked; each harms the other, showing the unity of mind and body.
In simple terms: Body and soul affect each other when sick.
Address both physical and mental health.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- medical treatment
- psychotherapy
- stress management
- rehabilitation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better integrate mental and physical care?
- What practices support both body and soul?
Neglecting one side can worsen overall health.