Of course, in reality the chief serious use of fox-hunting is to encourage manliness and vigor, and to keep men hardy, so that at need they can show themselves fit to take part in work or strife for their native land.
From an essay on the importance of active engagement, Roosevelt explains the true value of strenuous activities like fox-hunting.
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