Above all, learn how to breathe correctly.

Man should bear in mind and ponder over the Greek admonition - Not Too Much, Not Too Little.

Contrology is not a fatiguing system of dull, boring, abhorred exercises repeated daily "ad-nauseam." Neither does it demand you joining a gymnasium nor the purchasing of expensive apparatus. You may derive all the benefits of Contrology in your own home.

Breathing is the first act of life and the last. Our very life depends on it. Since we cannot live without breathing it is tragically deplorable to contemplate the millions and millions who have never mastered the art of correct breathing.

Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor.

Every moment of our life can be the beginning of great things.

To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life we must constantly strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limits of our ability.