As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body, and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks. Never think of taking a book with you.
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• Source: Wikiquote: "Thomas Jefferson" (Quotes, 1780s, Letter to Peter Carr (1785):
Letter to his nephew Peter Carr from Paris, France (19 August 1785).)
Why not take up shooting? It's a lot of fun.
As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body, and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks. Never think of taking a book with you.
Quote Source Information • Source: Wikiquote: "Thomas Jefferson" (Quotes, 1780s, Letter to Peter Carr (1785): Letter to his nephew Peter Carr from Paris, France (19 August 1785).)