Thoughts for Young Men"[Ryle] was a beast. His sturdy frame stood well over six foot. He was an accomplished oarsman and co captain of a cricket team. And he wasn't just athletically disciplined he excelled in academics, always near the top of his class. His physical and intellectual prowess is all the more impressive when you consider that he came from a wealthy family. He could have chosen to live as a mollycoddled rich boy, but instead he pursued a life of rigor. Ryle