On the record44 BC
We must look after our health, use moderate exercise, take just enough food and drink to recruit, but not to overload, our strength.
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Cicero
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gutenberg.orgCicero: “We must look after our health, use moderate exercise, take just enough food and drink to recruit, but not to overload…”
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In his discourse on maintaining vitality, Cicero offers practical advice for preserving one's physical health throughout life.
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