A well chosen anthology is a complete dispensary of medicine for the more common mental disorders, and may be used as much for prevention as cure.
Meaning of the quote
A well-chosen collection of stories, poems, and other writings (called an anthology) can be like a medicine cabinet for common mental health issues. It can help you stay healthy by providing ideas and perspectives that can improve your mood and mindset. Just like medicine, an anthology can be used both to treat problems and to prevent them from happening in the first place.
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