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... brain to be the most enduring of organs - the organ that admits of most change , the organ that requires most change , the organ that is the most perfect repository of animal force and the most ready dispenser of it ; the organ that can ...
... brain to be the most enduring of organs - the organ that admits of most change , the organ that requires most change , the organ that is the most perfect repository of animal force and the most ready dispenser of it ; the organ that can ...
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... brain is con- stantly being exercised without enthusiasm , and the body is daily being exercised without any sufficient rest . The result is that the excitement of brain which leads to insanity is ex- ceedingly rare , and that those ...
... brain is con- stantly being exercised without enthusiasm , and the body is daily being exercised without any sufficient rest . The result is that the excitement of brain which leads to insanity is ex- ceedingly rare , and that those ...
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Benjamin Ward Richardson. or severe ? In the intensity of the passion the brain is so tense it is as if it would distend the rigid skull , while all common surroundings are lost to view . The labours of the players tell on the brain and ...
Benjamin Ward Richardson. or severe ? In the intensity of the passion the brain is so tense it is as if it would distend the rigid skull , while all common surroundings are lost to view . The labours of the players tell on the brain and ...
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... brain so necessary for the man for life is ever a new and great lesson , and some young brain must be left free for the recep- tion of lesson on lesson . Of this there need 14 On Physical Disease from Mental Strain .
... brain so necessary for the man for life is ever a new and great lesson , and some young brain must be left free for the recep- tion of lesson on lesson . Of this there need 14 On Physical Disease from Mental Strain .
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... brain , it extends to the body as a whole . When the brain is over- worked in the growing child , however well the child may be fed , and clothed , and cared for , there will be overwaste of substance in proportion to the overwork ...
... brain , it extends to the body as a whole . When the brain is over- worked in the growing child , however well the child may be fed , and clothed , and cared for , there will be overwaste of substance in proportion to the overwork ...
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