With body, mind, and spirit functioning perfectly as a coordinated whole, what else could reasonably be expected other than an active, alert, disciplined person?

Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. In order to achieve happiness, it is imperative to gain mastery of your body. If at the age of 30 you are stiff and out of shape, you are old. If at 60 you are supple and strong then you are young.

It is the mind itself which builds the body.

Pilates is gaining the mastery of your mind over the complete control over your body.

The mind, when housed within a healthful body, possesses a glorious sense of power.

Civilization impairs physical fitness.

I'm fifty years ahead of my time.