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1760–1834 Japan
Namboku Mizuno (1760–1834) was a Japanese master of physiognomy and visual diagnosis during the edo period, who emphasized the connection of diet and lifestyle with good fortune and health.
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Longevity and short life, suffering and happiness - all aspects of human life depend on modesty in food and drink."
Bright and clear mind - that we call God.
People will not respect even a distinguished "man of knowledge" who has a humble attitude toward other people but has no humility in eating.
A wise man is the one who influences the world with the tao that he has mastered.
Sleeping late in the morning is the origin of poverty and short life.
Your mind creates the appearance and disappearance of phenomena.
It's really true that animal food makes the mind cloudy.
A person who controls his food has a strong mind.
Proper eating is the hardest thing in life.
Nowadays people of so-called health and strength are nothing more than aggressive. Indulging with meat and sake is not the way of human beings.
If you appreciate its wonderful natural taste, simple food will nourish you and is better than medicine.
The standard of simple eating is one bowl of rice and one side dish."
For children, inheritance is very, very bad, like an enemy.
Food is the origin of success.
Real poverty comes only to those who indulge in food and drink. They have made themselves poor.
Of course, food is to sustain life. Nevertheless, if we eat too much and in a disorderly way, we will die just like trees and grasses that receive too much fertilizer.
When you are poor, live as a poor man.
I don't cut down on food just for myself, but for society. I wish to inspire some sincere person, even only for one day, to please be moderate in their food and drink."
God is living in people's hearts, and in God there is no distinction or rank. Therefore God lives in everyone. That's why traditionally it is said that all deities are the same. They say God comes to a person who is very humble and honest.
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