Exercise Quote by Wilkie Collins
““Mr. Bruff, I'm ordered to take exercise and I don't like it. That, added Aunt Ablewhite, pointing out of window to an invalid going by in a chair on wheels, drawn by a man, is my idea of exercise. If it's air you want, you get it in your chair. And if it's fatique you want, I am sure it's fatiquing enough to look at the man.””
About This Quote
A humorous, sarcastic comment on forced exercise, suggesting that even minimal effort (air, a wheelchair) counts as a workout.
In simple terms: Exercise can be absurd.
Key Takeaway
Find humor in routine.
Themes
humor
sarcasm
critique of fitness
Mood
witty
ironic
Type
satirical
conversational
When to use this quote
- comedy writing
- social commentary
- satirical essays
- dialogue scripts
Key Concepts
social satire
physical health commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “real” exercise?
- How does sarcasm reveal attitudes toward health?
A Different Perspective
May be dated.
