Thomas Jefferson on Guns & Character

Joseph von Benedikt - June 03, 2011

Thomas Jefferson on Guns & Character

"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 to your walks."

-- Thomas Jefferson

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