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“Well, a funny thing, there are three that I like all for the same reason, golf, fishing, and shooting, and I do because first, they take you into the fields. There is mild exercise, the kind that an older individual probably should have. And on top of it, it induces you to take at any one time 2…” quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower
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“Well, a funny thing, there are three that I like all for the same reason, golf, fishing, and shooting, and I do because first, they take you into the fields. There is mild exercise, the kind that an older individual probably should have. And on top of it, it induces you to take at any one time 2 or 3 hours, if you can, where you are thinking of the bird or that ball or the wily trout. Now, to my mind it is a very healthful, beneficial kind of thing, and I do it whenever I get a chance, as you well know.”

Dwight D. Eisenhower

About This Quote

Source Interview: Press conference, 1953

Golf, fishing, and shooting provide gentle exercise, mental focus, and a connection with nature, benefiting health.

In simple terms: Outdoor hobbies improve health and mindfulness.

Key Takeaway

Engage in regular outdoor activities.

Themes

health nature mindfulness

Mood

calm inspirational

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • recreation
  • stress reduction

Key Concepts

well‑being leisure activities

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which outdoor activity suits your lifestyle?
  • How does nature affect your mental clarity?
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