Adolfo Bioy CasaresHis work seems to confirm my old axiom: it is useless to try to keep the whole body alive.
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The old saying, “It’s useless to try to keep the whole body alive” comes from the Greek language. The term, “restless leg syndrome” is actually an older term than “disease of the legs.” It refers to something that has always bothered people without a name. It usually appears in people who are inactive for long periods of time. When they walk, the legs feel like they are moving too much, and their legs will often be extremely restless. The word “axiom” means something that is generally accepted as true.
Source: The Invention Of Morel
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