The entire world is my temple, and a very fine one too, if I'm not mistaken, and I'll never lack priests to serve it as long as there are men.
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Prevention is better than cure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Taking steps to prevent a problem is more effective than trying to fix it after it occurs.
This quote emphasizes the importance of proactive measures over reactive solutions. Desiderius Erasmus suggests that it is wiser and more beneficial to invest time and resources in preventing issues, particularly in health, rather than waiting to address them once they become problematic.
Themes
PreventionHealthWisdomProactivityCare
In practice
Example use cases
A health seminar discussing the importance of regular check-ups and vaccinations.
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