“There are as many reasons for running as there are days in the year, years in my life. But mostly I run because I am an animal and a child, an artist and a saint. So, too, are you. Find your own play, your own self-renewing compulsion, and you will become the person you are meant to be.”
Quote by George A. Sheehan
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George A. Sheehan
George A. Sheehan was a renowned American physician and author, known for his contributions to sports medicine and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Born on November 5, 1918, and passing away on November 1, 1993, Dr. Sheehan was not only an accomplished physician but also a beloved writer whose works inspired countless individuals to pursue a healthier way of life. more
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Source: De Quincey's Writings: Essays on philosophical writers and other men of letters. 1854-60. [v. 14 stereotyped