Words of Wisdom — On Health

Part two of our Wisdom series brings a little inspiration from a few familiar names to get you back on the path for a better 2014.

If your health and fitness routine is dragging a little, get back on the path with some inspiration from a few familiar names. In part two of our Words of Wisdom series, we’re seeking some advice from the masters. From ancient proverbs to great leaders, philosophers and celebrities, we put together a list of motivating thoughts on health that are getting us back in the right mindset for 2014.

It’s all about balance and moderation when it comes to health, as you will see below. So get outside, take a long walk in the sunshine and in the words of Emma Stone, every now and then it’s ok ‘eat the damn the Red Velvet cupcake’ too.

To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” – Buddha (c. 563 BC to 483 BC)

“A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world. – Paul Dudley White (American physician and cardiologist)

Your body is a machine for living. It is organized for that, it is its nature. Let life go on in it unhindered and let it defend itself, it will do more than if you paralyze it by encumbering it with remedies.” – Leo Tolstoy

“You’re a human being; you live once and life is wonderful, so eat the damn Red Velvet cupcake.” – Emma Stone

“A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.” – Spanish Proverb

“I hated every minute of the training, but I said: ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.”– Muhammad Ali (on Tough Training)

“What I know for sure is this: The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal for this year is, you can get there. There are no back doors, no free rides. There’s just you, this moment, and a choice.” – Oprah