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First Principles

A certain Kentucky man-and Kentucky men live much in the open air-minded the silent monitor of the stomach. He was at a first-rate hotel [273] table, where the bill of fare was in French. After reading carefully the whole, he remarked, "I will go back to first principles, and take roast beef." He was not far wrong. A good constitution, roast beef, vegetables, fruit, tea and coffee in moderation, with liberal exercise, will keep any one in health. If you have not the good constitution, get one by proper exercise, and a moderate but generous diet. When you have got the constitution, keep it by avoiding excesses.

Moderation is said to be the first principle of digestion. II. The Care of Children.