On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
The great growth in the love of athletic sports, for instance, while fraught with danger if it becomes one-sided and unhealthy, has beyond all question had an excellent effect in increased manliness.
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From his essay advocating for a vigorous and engaged life, this passage discusses the dual nature of athletic sports in fostering manliness.
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