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050 4 _aRA
100 1 _aLandi, Ortensio
245 1 4 _aThe Frugal Life: A Paradox
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-05-12
508 _aTurgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Frugal Life: A Paradox" by Ortensio Lando is a treatise on diet and lifestyle written in the early 16th century, with a later introduction by William E. A. Axon published in 1899. This philosophical work promotes the value of a frugal and simple diet over lavish indulgence, arguing that moderation leads to better health and a more virtuous life. It reflects early Renaissance ideas on health, spirituality, and human well-being. The book presents Lando's argument that a simple diet not only promotes physical health by alleviating various ailments but also enhances mental clarity and moral integrity. He draws on historical examples of ancient sages and cultures that practiced temperance, illustrating how their sober lifestyles contributed to their longevity and wisdom. Throughout the text, Lando critiques the excesses of contemporary society, pointing out that the gluttony and extravagance prevalent in his time lead to both physical and moral decay. Ultimately, he advocates for a return to simplicity, emphasizing that a frugal life is not only more beneficial for the body but also leads to a clearer and more virtuous soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Not known, 1899
653 _aDiet
700 1 _aAxon, William E. A.
_q(William Edward Armytage),
_d1846-1913
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/frugallifeparado00landrich
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68053
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