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Attribution note
Ubiquitous under Gandhi's name and plausibly rooted in his health writings, but I found no primary citation confirming it, so it stays a popular unsourced attribution rather than verified.
Likely origin: Widely credited to Gandhi (possibly from his health writings such as 'Key to Health') but no reliable primary source located.
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Money only matters because of what it lets you do, and nearly all of that depends on a working body and a clear mind. Neglect health to chase gold and you can end up rich yet unable to enjoy a single hour of it. Guarding sleep, movement and rest is the investment everything else rests on.
When to use it
- An executive who trades sleep for deals lands in the hospital and cancels the very deals.
- Someone finally walks daily and finds an energy that no bonus ever bought.
- A saver realizes the standing desk and good shoes pay off more than another overtime shift.