"In proof of this proposition, numerous instances might be mentioned of apparently unfit substances agreeing with the Stomach, being digested and even quieting an irritable state of the stomach, merely because they were suitable to its feelings. Instances might also be mentioned of changes in Diet producing a tranquil and healthy state of stomach in cases where medicines had been tried in vain."--ABERNETHY, _Surg. Obs._ p. 68. [87] "_A Fool_, or a PHYSICIAN _at Forty_, is an adage containing more truth than is commonly believed.--He who has not by that time learned to observe the causes of self-disorder--shows little signs of wisdom; and He who has carefully noted the things which create disorder in himself, must by his own experience possess much knowledge, that a Physician at a pop visit ought not to pretend to."--_Domestic Management_, 1813, p. xxxvi. [88] "GRILLUS, who, according to the doctrine of _Transmigration_, (as _Plutarch_ tells us) had, in his turn, been a BEAST, discourses how much better he fed and lived then, than when he was turned to MAN again, as knowing then what food was best and most proper for him, which _Sarcophagists_ (flesh-eaters) in all this time were yet to seek."--EVYLYN'S _Acetana_, 12mo. 1699, p. 86. "Instinct than Reason makes more wholesome Meals."--YOUNG. "My Appetite is in several things of itself happily enough accommodated to the health of my Stomach; whatever I take against my liking does me harm; but nothing hurts me that I eat with appetite and delight."--_Vide honest_ MONTAIGNE'S _Essay on Experience_, book iii. chap. xiii. "The Stomach gives information when the supplies have been expended, and represents with great exactness the quantity and quality of whatever is wanted in the present state of the machine, and, in proportion as it meets with neglect, rises in its demand, and urges its petition with a louder voice."--DR. WM. HUNTER'S _Introductory Lecture_, 4to. p. 81. "Take Food in proportion to the quantity of nourishment contained in it, of which the Stomach appears from Instinct to be capable of judging."--J. HUNTER _on the Animal Economy_, 4to. p. 221. "Prompted by Instinct's never erring power, Each creature knows its proper aliment, Directed, bounded by this power within, Their cravings are well aimed; Voluptuous Man, Is by superior faculties misled; Misled from pleasure--even in quest of Joy." ARMSTRONG'S _Art of Preserving Health_. "Our stomach is, in general, a pretty good Judge of what is best for it,--thousands have perished for being inattentive to its calls--for one who has implicitly obeyed them."--DR. SMITH'S _Guide in Sickness_, 8vo. p. 59.