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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 himsel
by Shorel 14y ago
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."
- criley 14y agoI 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!