Quote by John Fitzgerald Kennedy

We are under exercised as a nation. We look instead of play. We ride instead of walk. Our existence deprives us of the minimum of physical activity essential for healthy living.

We are under exercised as a nation. We look instead of play.

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This quote suggests that as a nation, we are not getting enough exercise and physical activity. Rather than engaging in play or walking, we rely on looking or riding. This lack of physical activity is detrimental to our overall well-being, as it deprives us of the minimum amount of exercise required for a healthy lifestyle. The quote highlights the need to prioritize physical activity in order to maintain good health.

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