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I have always been vitally interested in physical conditioning. I have long believed that athletic competition among peo
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"I have always been vitally interested in physical conditioning. I have long believed that athletic competition among people and nations should replace violence and wars"

- Johnny Weissmuller

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Johnny Weissmuller's quote speaks to the power of physical fitness and athletic competitors as a means of changing violence and wars. He thinks that physical conditioning and athletic competition can be used to foster understanding and cooperation in between people and countries. He sees physical fitness and athletic competition as a method to bring individuals together and to promote peace and understanding. He thinks that physical conditioning and athletic competition can be utilized to change violence and wars, and that it can be a powerful tool for creating a more tranquil world. His quote speaks to the power of physical conditioning and athletic competitors as a method of promoting peace and understanding between people and countries. It is a powerful tip of the capacity of physical fitness and athletic competition to bring people together and to promote peace and understanding.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Johnny Weissmuller between June 2, 1904 and January 20, 1984. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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