An old gentleman came to see the doctor.The man was very ill.He told the doctor about his weakness,
memory loss and serious problems with his heart and lungs.The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his disease.
He told his patient to go to a quiet place for a month and have a good rest.He also advised him to eat a lot of meat,drink two glasses of red wine every day and take long walks.In other words,the doctor advised him to follow the rule:"Eat at pleasure ,drink with measure and enjoy life as it is."
A month later the gentleman came into the doctor's office.He looked much more cheerful and much happier.He thanked the doctor and said that he had never felt a healthier man.
"But you know,doctor,"the man went on saying ,"it's not easy to begin smoking at my age."