Whatever stimulates and excites the animal at the cost of the immortal within, will in the same degree cloud and obscure the perception that a man's life consisteth not in his pleasures, and will keep up the illusion that the senses are the true ministers of bliss.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
The House of Commons, at the present day, certainly stimulates extravagance, rather than economy; but this is done by opinions expressed in debate, not by specific proposals made by the members.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
What is more, chewing something hard strengthens the teeth, and also stimulates the working of the brain.
"Down-with-the-Cities"
Nakashima, Tadashi