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“Man is a creature adapted for life under circumstances which are very narrowly limited. A few degrees of temperature more or less, a slight variation in the composition of air, the precise suitability of food, makes all the difference between health and sickness; between life and death.” quote by Robert Stawell Ball
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“Man is a creature adapted for life under circumstances which are very narrowly limited. A few degrees of temperature more or less, a slight variation in the composition of air, the precise suitability of food, makes all the difference between health and sickness; between life and death.”

Robert Stawell Ball

About This Quote

Source Book: The Nature of Man, 1905

Human health hinges on narrow environmental limits; small changes can be fatal.

In simple terms: Humans need precise conditions to stay healthy.

Key Takeaway

Protect essential environmental factors.

Themes

biology environment health

Mood

scientific practical

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • public health policy
  • urban planning
  • personal wellness

Key Concepts

physiology adaptation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we design resilient habitats?
  • What technologies aid human adaptation?
A Different Perspective

Modern medicine can mitigate many environmental risks.

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