Body Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“That Quantity that is sufficient, the Stomach can perfectly concoct and digest, and it sufficeth the due Nourishment of the Body.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Advice to a Young Man, 1750
Adequate food is enough for the body’s needs; excess is unnecessary.
In simple terms: Eat enough, not too much.
Practice moderation in diet.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meal planning
- weight management
- budgeting
- food sustainability
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “sufficient” for you?
- How to balance nutrition and enjoyment?
May ignore individual nutritional differences.