As houses well stored with provisions are likely to be full of mice, so the bodies of those … - Diogenes

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I believe that my parents helped me to keep my natural psychic abilities open. I think most kids see angels or fairies, and because my parents were such open people, I kept that alive.

Diogenes

As houses well stored with provisions are likely to be full of mice, so the bodies of those that eat much are full of diseases.

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