It is a disgrace to grow old through sheer carelessness before seeing what manner of man you may become by developing your bodily strength and beauty to their highest limit.
Father of Western philosophy
From Xenophon's Memorabilia, III.12.1, advocating for physical self-improvement.
Early 4th century BC
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