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Anguish Quote by Keith L. Moore

“We pray with our hands and often communicate with them. We use them to eat, work, and make love. We employ them as marvelously sophisticated instruments of flexibility and strength, and when they are damaged, we anguish.” quote by Keith L. Moore
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“We pray with our hands and often communicate with them. We use them to eat, work, and make love. We employ them as marvelously sophisticated instruments of flexibility and strength, and when they are damaged, we anguish.”

Keith L. Moore

About This Quote

Source Book: Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 2004

Hands are essential tools for daily life; their loss causes deep emotional pain.

In simple terms: Hands are vital for many tasks.

Key Takeaway

Protect and cherish your hands.

Themes

body awareness loss gratitude

Mood

appreciative practical

Type

instructional reflective

When to use this quote

  • hand safety
  • rehabilitation
  • mindful movement

Key Concepts

anatomy psychology occupational health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you express gratitude for your hands?
  • What practices keep your hands healthy?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on hands may ignore other body parts.

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