Doc Windshadow Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 “A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of the exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprize [sic] and independance [sic] 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 on your walk. Never think of taking a book with you.” – Thomas Jefferson in a 1785 letter to his fifteen-year-old nephew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 “A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of the exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprize [sic] and independance [sic] 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 on your walk. Never think of taking a book with you.” – Thomas Jefferson in a 1785 letter to his fifteen-year-old nephew Wouldn't it be nice if that letter were given the same force of law as his letter to the Danbury Baptists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Windshadow Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Wouldn't it be nice if that letter were given the same force of law as his letter to the Danbury Baptists? well he did craft the bill of rights including #2 but I take your point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 MY gun is a constant companion on my walk...in case somebody throws a ball at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I always carry a gun, a book, and a ball with me on my walks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 walks ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubborn Dutchman, SASS # 61363 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 walks ???? 'Walkabout' ... only much shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I always carry MY PHONE too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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