Sweet is the voice of a sister in the season of sorrow.
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The health of the people is really the foundation upon which all their happiness and all their powers as a state depend.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A healthy population is essential for the overall well-being and strength of a society.
This quote emphasizes the critical role that the health of a community plays in determining its collective happiness and functionality. It suggests that without a healthy populace, the potential for prosperity, unity, and the ability to govern effectively is severely compromised.
Themes
HealthHappinessSocietyWell-BeingState
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about public health initiatives, one might say, 'As Benjamin Disraeli once noted, the health of the people is really the foundation upon which all their happiness depends.'
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