Doctor Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“If you start to think of your physical and moral condition, you usually find that you are sick.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship, 1795–96
Reflecting on health reveals that physical and moral ailments are often linked, showing inner imbalance.
In simple terms: Physical and moral health are connected.
Examine both body and conscience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- medical assessment
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your moral state affect your physical health?
- Can you improve one without the other?
Physical health alone cannot guarantee moral health.