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“If a body could just find oot the exac' proper proportion and quantity that ought to be drunk every day, and keep to that, I verily trow that he might leeve for ever, without dying at a', and that doctors and kirkyards would og oot o' fashion.” quote by James Hogg
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“If a body could just find oot the exac' proper proportion and quantity that ought to be drunk every day, and keep to that, I verily trow that he might leeve for ever, without dying at a', and that doctors and kirkyards would og oot o' fashion.”

James Hogg

About This Quote

Source Book: The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner, 1824

Finding the ideal daily intake of water could theoretically sustain life indefinitely, eliminating the need for medical intervention.

In simple terms: Proper water intake could extend life indefinitely.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize balanced hydration.

Themes

health longevity medicine

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • daily routine
  • wellness planning
  • medical prevention

Key Concepts

hydrology human physiology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you maintain optimal hydration daily?
  • What other habits affect longevity?
A Different Perspective

Assumes unrealistic perfect balance; ignores other health factors.

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