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How ample a little is for a well-disciplined man! He does not breathe heavily upon his bed.
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Healthy sleep depends on moderate eating; he rises early, and feels fit. The distress of sleeplessness and of nausea and colic are with the glutton.
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If you are overstuffed with food, get up in the middle of the meal, and you will have relief.
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Listen to me, my son, and do not disregard me, and in the end you will appreciate my words. In all your work be industrious, and no sickness will overtake you.
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Men will praise the one who is liberal with food, and their testimony to his excellence is trustworthy.