Man's consciously lived fragility, individuality and relatedness make the experience of pain, of sickness and of death an integral part of his life. … - Ivan Illich

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Man's consciously lived fragility, individuality and relatedness make the experience of pain, of sickness and of death an integral part of his life. The ability to cope with this trio autonomously is fundamental to his health. As he becomes dependent on the management of his intimacy, he renounces his autonomy and his health must decline.