I take my only exercise acting as a pallbearer at the funerals of my friends who exercise regularly
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Twain humorously notes his only exercise is attending funerals of active friends.
- In plain terms
- He jokes that he only moves when his exercising friends die.
- What can you take from it?
- Exercise requires more than just showing up at events.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What motivates you to exercise?
- How do you view mortality?
Another view
Attending events can involve physical movement too.
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