“God gives us the power to act for ourselves, but let me tell you something. At five in the morning I have never heard this [he says mimicking a knock on the door]. Hello Jack, this is Jesus. I will work out today.”

— Jack LaLanne

In "Live Young Forever: 12 Steps to Optimum Health, Fitness and Longevity", pp.10-11

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