Quote★★★
Against diseases the strongest fence is the defensive virtue, abstinence.
— Herrick
The point
Self-restraint is the strongest defense against disease.
Scripture
1 Corinthians 9:25
Audience
Adults
To tell aloud
under a minute · 10 words
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