Bills Quote by William Falconer
“Mental agitations and eating cares are more injurious to health, and destructive of life, than is commonly imagined, and could their effects be collected, would make no inconsiderable figure in the bills of mortality.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “On Health and Mortality”, 1732
Daily mental stress and anxiety harm health more than many physical ailments, significantly affecting lifespan.
In simple terms: Stress harms health more than many illnesses.
Key Takeaway
Reduce mental strain.
Themes
health
stress
longevity
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- personal life
- public health policy
Key Concepts
psychology
medicine
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily habits lower your mental agitation?
- How can society better address mental health?
A Different Perspective
Stress is sometimes unavoidable in high‑stakes roles.
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