Meaning of the word "gluttony kills more than the sword" in English

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gluttony kills more than the sword

US /ˈɡlʌt.ə.ni kɪlz mɔːr ðæn ðə sɔːrd/
UK /ˈɡlʌt.ən.i kɪlz mɔː ðæn ðə sɔːd/
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Idiom

overeating or excessive consumption is more harmful to health and longevity than physical violence or warfare

Example:
You should watch your diet; remember that gluttony kills more than the sword.
The doctor warned him about his lifestyle, noting that gluttony kills more than the sword.