The body should be strong enough to obey the mind; a good servant must be strong. I know that intemperance stimulates the passions; in course of time it also destroys the body; fasting and penance often produce the same results in an opposite way. The weaker the body, the more imperious its demands; the stronger it is, the better it obeys. All sensual passions find their home in effeminate bodies; the less satisfaction they can get the keener their sting. . Rousseau JeanJacques 17121778
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With the right amount of discipline and proper foods, you can train your body to stay fit. But, if you do not improve yourself mentally, there is no way your body will be able to keep up with you. When your body starts to slow down because of old age, you will have to rely on your mind to motivate your body to take advantage of any opportunities that are presented to it. As for me, I take care of my body because I know that it is an important part of my life. I’ve learned that if the mind is strong the body will be strong as well.

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