A sound mind in a sound body. 
Meaning and origin
This proverb means that physical health is important for mental well-being. It suggests that taking care of one's body through exercise, proper nutrition, and rest can lead to a healthy mind and overall well-being.
The origin of this proverb can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was first coined by the philosopher Thales. The idea of the mind-body connection was further developed by the Roman poet Juvenal, who wrote in his satires that "a healthy mind in a healthy body is a sound mind." This concept has since been embraced by various cultures and continues to be a popular saying today.
Proverbs on a similar topic
- Here today and gone tomorrow.
- It is only the dead who do not return.
- Speak well of the dead.
- There is a remedy for all things but death.
- Health is better than wealth.
- A man can die but once.
- What the heart thinks, the tongue speaks.
- Diseases come on horseback, but go away on foot.
- Death is the grand leveller.
Related proverbs
Equal proverbs in another language
Latin
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Mens sana in corpore sano.
A healthy mind in a healthy body.
Similar proverbs in another language
French
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Une âme saine dans un corps sain.
A healthy soul in a healthy body.
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Âme saine dans un corps sain.
A healthy soul in a healthy body.
German
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Gesunder Sinn in gesundem Leib.
Healthy sense in a healthy body.
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Eine gesunde Seele in gesundem Körper.
A healthy soul in a healthy body.
Czech
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Ve zdravém těle zdravý duch.
In a healthy body, a healthy spirit.