Re:This Man Thinks He Never Has to Eat Again
by Shorel on Wednesday March 13, 2013 @04:26PM
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The common wisdom of 100-150 years ago is not as bad as common wisdom from 1980.
Anna Karenina, Part Two, chapter 19:
"He had no need to be strict with himself, as he had very quickly been brought down to the required light weight; but still he had to avoid gaining flesh, and so he eschewed farinaceous and sweet dishes."
Re:This Man Thinks He Never Has to Eat Again
by criley on Wednesday March 13, 2013 @04:49PM
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I can pull out quotes of Greek philosophers or Egyptians extolling the virtues of lifelong exercise and moderation in food... that's not quite the common wisdom I'm thinking of!
Anna Karenina, Part Two, chapter 19:
"He had no need to be strict with himself, as he had very quickly been brought down to the required light weight; but still he had to avoid gaining flesh, and so he eschewed farinaceous and sweet dishes."