Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. —Joseph Addison
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”

Joseph Addison English essayist, poet, playwright and politician.

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Jogendra from Berhampur OCTOBER 2, 2016
Reading is the best hobby.
Bayo from Port-Harcourt JULY 15, 2016
And the more you exercise the mind the more effective and efficient it becomes. Genius are made not born
Lydia from New Orleans JUNE 24, 2016
My father would agree he absolutely loved books and he made sure we did also
Gary from So Cal JUNE 22, 2016
Wonderful quote!!
Elle from Palm Springs, CA JUNE 22, 2016
I am reading several books right now---zen!
Diana from Greer, SC JUNE 22, 2016
love this!

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