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>I am researching a quote that Thomas Jefferson had said about a "strong >body strong mind". I'm not quite sure where to begin. Thank you for your >help and GREAT SITE! "A strong body makes the mind strong. 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. The object of walking is to relax the mind. You should therefore not permit yourself even to think while you walk; but divert yourself by the objects surrounding you. Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far." --Thomas Jefferson to Peter Carr, August 19, 1785. ME 5:85 ME= Memorial edition of the Writings of Thomas Jefferson (Lipscomb & Bergh, eds.) Washington: Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association, 1904. 20 vols. Glad to help. Best wishes, Eyler Coates