Health Quote by Thomas More
““This lively health, when entirely free from all mixture of pain, of itself gives an inward pleasure, independent of all external objects of delight; and though this pleasure does not so powerfully affect us, nor act so strongly on the senses as some of the others, yet it may be esteemed as the greatest of all pleasures, and almost all the Utopians reckon it the foundation and basis of all the other joys of life; since this alone makes the state of life easy and desirable; and when this is wanting, a man is really capable of no other pleasure.””
About This Quote
True inner health, free from pain, offers a profound pleasure that surpasses external delights and underpins all other joys.
In simple terms: Pure inner health gives deep pleasure beyond external things.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner health for lasting joy.
Themes
well‑being
philosophy
pleasure
Mood
calm
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- mindfulness
- health routines
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
eudaimonia
stoicism
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices nurture your inner health?
- How does inner peace affect daily life?
A Different Perspective
External pleasures can still distract from inner peace.
