On Mark Twain
On Humor:
“Man – a creature made at the end of the week’s work when God was tired.”
“There is no distinctly American criminal class – except Congress.”
“Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing.”
On Action:
“Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.”
Fitness experts extol machine-less workout
By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) – Man versus machines? In the realm of fitness at least man seems to be winning. Despite a gym floor bulging with weight-lifting equipment, fitness experts said the only thing people need to push, pull and lift is the weight of their own body. “If more people knew you could get a good physique using your body as a bar bell, they could take matters into their own hands,” said Bret Contreras, author of “Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy,” a guide to bodyweight-only workouts aimed at everyone from the exercise-challenged to the personal trainer. …
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On Preparation
“You know what a champion is? A champion is someone who’s ready when the gong rings – not just before, not just after – but when it rings.”
Jack Dempsey
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