Note 33 — SLEEP.
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“Above all,—it is of essential importance to Health, to preserve the tranquillity of the mind,—and not to sink under the disappointments of life, to which all, but particularly the old, are frequently exposed.—Nothing ought to disturb the mind of an individual who is conscious of having done all the good in his power.”—Sinclair’s Code of Health, p. 459.
“Nothing hurts more the nervous System, and particularly the concoctive powers, than fear, grief, or anxiety.”—Whytt on Nerves, p. 349.
“I shall add to my list, as the eighth deadly sin, that of Anxiety of Mind; and resolve not to be pining and miserable, when I ought to be grateful and happy.”—Sir Thomas Barnard, Bt. on the Comforts of Old Age, p. 135.
“Anguish of mind has driven thousands to suicide; anguish of body, none.
“This proves that the health of the Mind, is of far more consequence to our happiness than the health of the Body;—both are deserving of much more attention than either of them receive.”—Coulton’s Lacon. 1820, p. 240.