Man has an incurable habit of not fulfilling the prophecies of his fellow men.
Alistair CookeRead
More than anything else, though, to anyone who would write about it, golf offers a four-hour drama in two acts, which becomes memorable even in the tape-recorded reminiscenses of old champs, and which - in the hands of someone like Herb Wind - can become a piece of war correspondence as artfully controlled as Alan Morehead's account of Gallipoli.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Golf is a dramatic and artistic experience that transcends mere sport.
This quote highlights the profound nature of golf as not just a game but a captivating experience that combines elements of drama and artistry. Alistair Cooke compares the narrative of golf to significant historical events, suggesting that its stories and moments can be recorded and cherished like great works of literature.
Themes
GolfArtDramaSportsNarrative
In practice
Example use cases
Referencing this quote when discussing the artistic aspects of sports.
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