Nikola Tesla - Pictures and Experiences from Childhood and Education Page 67

For all this, Tesla has, above all, to thank the rare and exceptional resilience of his organism, inherited from his ancestors, but also his perfectly organized life and dietary habits. Tesla sees the human body as a machine. When the machine is regularly maintained and well lubricated, it can function for a long time without interruption. However, if it is not adequately lubricated and maintained, even the best machine quickly breaks down. The same, according to Tesla, applies to the human body. When a person does not take care of themselves, drinks excessive amounts of spirits, wine, and other intoxicating beverages, or overloads their stomach with heavy food, the organism quickly weakens and becomes ill. Therefore, even the healthiest and strongest individuals often get sick, and sometimes die, over time. Everyone is obligated to preserve their health because a long life allows for more contributions to family, society, and the homeland. That’s why Tesla has always taken care of his health, consuming only light food, mostly plant-based, along with milk, eggs, various juices, and fruits - foods that strengthen the organism rather than harm health. Hence, even now, in deep old age, he remains fresh, mentally and physically strong, and capable of new great efforts.

Preserve your health, children!

More people die from indulgence than from deprivation.

“Health is the greatest wealth.”

“Our organism is like a machine: it endures for a long time if kept clean and in order.”