It is not work that kills, but worry.

It is not work that kills, but worry.
It is not work that kills, but worry.
Prov. Working hard will not hurt you, but worrying too much is bad for your health. •

Nancy: You've been working so many hours every day, I'm afraid you'll get sick. Bill: It's not work that kills, but worry.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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