What Does Franklin Mean When He Says One Should Eat to Live, Not Live to Eat?
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Though often attributed to Socrates, Benjamin Franklin popularized the timeless proverb, 'One should eat to live, not live to eat,' in his widely read *Poor Richard's Almanac*. This core tenet of his health philosophy encourages a deliberate, mindful approach to eating rather than making the consumption of food the central purpose of one's existence.
