Meaning of the word "diseases of the soul are more dangerous than those of the body" in English
What does "diseases of the soul are more dangerous than those of the body" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
diseases of the soul are more dangerous than those of the body
US /dɪˈziːzɪz ʌv ðə soʊl ɑːr mɔːr ˈdeɪndʒərəs ðæn ðoʊz ʌv ðə ˈbɑːdi/
UK /dɪˈziːzɪz ɒv ðə səʊl ɑː mɔː ˈdeɪndʒərəs ðæn ðəʊz ɒv ðə ˈbɒdi/
Phrase
A philosophical proverb suggesting that moral or psychological corruption is more harmful than physical illness.
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Cicero once argued that diseases of the soul are more dangerous than those of the body because they affect one's character.
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In ethics class, we discussed the idea that diseases of the soul are more dangerous than those of the body.