Gardening is a labour full of tranquility and satisfaction; natural and instructive, and as such contributes to the most serious contemplation, experience, health and longevity.
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The Hellish and dismal cloud of...Coal...perpetually imminent over (London) ...that her inhabitants breathe nothing but impure and thick mist...corrupting the lungs and disordering the entire habit of their bodies; so the Catarrhs,...Cough, and Consumption, range more in this one City, than in the whole Earth besides.
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What this quote means
The quote highlights the severe air pollution in London and its detrimental effects on the health of its inhabitants.
John Evelyn's quote vividly illustrates the dire consequences of pollution in London during his time, describing how the thick, impure air negatively affects the health of its residents. It serves as a powerful reminder of the crucial need to address environmental issues, as the accumulation of pollution can lead to serious respiratory diseases and overall decline in public health.
Themes
PollutionHealthEnvironmentLondonAir Quality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a presentation about urban pollution and its effects on public health.
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