Strength and weakness of mind are misnomers; they are really nothing but the good or bad health of our bodily organs. (François de La Rochefoucauld)

Strength and weakness of mind are misnomers; they are really nothing but the good or bad health of our bodily organs.

François de La Rochefoucauld

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