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Socrates’ Quote Physical Training

October 9, 2011 By Gregor Winter

No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training…what a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. – Socrates

No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training...what a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. -Socrates

Not sure how accurate this quote is. Message stays true though.

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Comments

  1. FitnessPatterns says

    January 25, 2014 at 22:30

    Wonderful quote! Socrates was a genius of many abilities and outstanding role model!

  2. Coach Rollie says

    February 3, 2014 at 21:06

    Great quote!

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