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Reading is to the Mind, what Exercise is to the Body.
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This compares reading with physical exercise: exercise keeps the body active and strong, while reading develops and refreshes the mind. The comparison suggests that regular reading is a form of mental practice, much as regular exercise is bodily practice.
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