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 example), so that those who prefer to do so, may do with little or no cooking. What independent lives are theirs! How vigorous! How optimistic!

23. The most laborious animals (see 5) sustain their strength on grain, grass and water, therefore there need be no fear of sustaining health and strength on what nature has provided for her most powerful and faithful laborers.

24. The enjoyment of food is greatest with a healthy appetite. The simplest food is enjoyed with the greatest zest.

25. Pythagoras is reported as directing his pupils to "Fix on that course of life which is best and custom will render it the most delightful."

26. If you would increase in the knowledge and love of truth practice the truth you already possess. (See Nos. 14 and 15.)

27. By living thus in harmony with the original law of food as given by Moses (Genesis 1:29) man becomes a co-operator with the Creator and becomes proportionately endowed with those faculties that enable him to resist and overcome diseased conditions.

28. All power comes from within, and if the germs of life and health implanted by the Creator are permitted to grow and expand, they will produce their natural fruits, long life and happiness.