Book 7
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Ath. But we know, don’t we, that when growth occurs rapidly, without plenty of suitable exercise, it produces in the body countless evils?
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Clin. Certainly.
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Ath. And when bodies receive most food, then they require most exercise?
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Clin. What is that, Stranger? Are we to prescribe most exercise for new-born babes and tiny infants?
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Ath. Nay, even earlier than that,—we shall prescribe it for those nourished inside the bodies of their mothers.
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Clin. What do you mean, my dear sir? Is it unborn babes you are talking of?
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Ath. It is. Still it is by no means surprising that you know nothing of this pre-natal gymnastic; but, strange though it is, I should like to explain it to you.
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Clin. By all means do so.
