"Thomas Jefferson's advice to his 15-year-old nephew:
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise, I advise
the gun. While this gives 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."
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise, I advise
the gun. While this gives 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."