1,154 Quotes About Exercise

  • Author Edward Abbey
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    Tofu and futons. The adepts of Orientalism seem to spend most of their lives reclining. They can't quite summon the energy to crawl up onto a chair. Even their Yogic exercises are carried out in a prone or sitting position.

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  • Author Jane Austen
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    Here I have opportunity enough for the exercise of my talent, as the chief of my time is spent in conversation.

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  • Author John Adams
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    The executive shall never exercise the legislative and judicial powers, or either of them, to the end that it may be a government of laws and not of men.

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  • Author John Arbuthnot
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    What I have said may serve to recommend mathematics for acquiring a vigorous constitution of mind; for which purpose they are as useful as exercise is for procuring health and strength to the body.

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  • Author John James Audubon
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    On the 17th of May, the Delos put out to sea. I was immediately affected with sea-sickness, which, however, lasted but a short time. I remained on deck constantly, forcing myself to exercise.

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  • Author John Quincy Adams
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    It is so obvious to every reasonable being that he did not make himself, and the world in which he inhabits could as little make itself, that the moment we begin to exercise the power of reflection, it seems impossible to escape the conviction that there is a Creator.

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