I have never taken any exercise
â
I have never taken any exercise,
except sleeping and resting,
and I never intend to take any.
â
Meaning
This quote humorously boasts of avoiding exercise altogether. It turns laziness into a principle.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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