What does this quote mean? "Iron rust from disuse, stagnant water loses its purity, and in cold weather becomes frozen; even so does inaction sap the vigors for the mind.&q…

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What does this quote mean?

"Iron rust from disuse, stagnant water loses its purity, and in cold weather becomes frozen; even so does inaction sap the vigors for the mind.""Iron rust from disuse, stagnant water loses its purity, and in cold weather becomes frozen; even so does inaction sap the vigors for the mind."

Answer 1

This quote means that when smt is not used it would start losing its strength, beauty ,capacity at a certain time,same implements to our mind..likewise, it won't grow if we don't utilize it.