“A tendency to resume the same mode of action at stated times is peculiarly the characteristic of the nervous system; and on this account regularity is of great consequence in exercising the moral and intellectual power. All nervous diseases have a marked tendency to observe regular periods; and the natural inclination to sleep at the approach of night is another instance of the same fact.”
Quote by George Combe
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George Combe
George Combe, born on October 21, 1788, and died on August 14, 1858, was a prominent 19th-century British author, philosopher, and social reformer. He is known for his profound insights into human potential and his contributions to educational reform. more
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