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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to David Howell

Monticello Dec. 15. 10.

I give more time to exercise of the body than of the mind, believing it wholesome to both.

RC (NNGL). Published in PTJRS, 3:257.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
David Howell
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
December 15, 1810
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
NNGL
Quote Category
Conduct
Idleness
Retirement
Old Age

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