I’ve got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom.

- Thomas Carlyle

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Thomas Carlyle suffered from a number of health problems throughout his life, including severe stomach and digestive issues. This led him to develop a restrictive diet, which he believed was essential to his well-being.

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