With stomach, wife, and conscience keep on good terms.

Meaning: Neglecting basic needs—nourishment, domestic harmony, and moral integrity—invites internal conflict and suffering.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

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