It was a breaking period for black people coming into baseball, and how many followed depended on Jackie's conduct. But that's not the case now. What and how I do doesn't mean nearly as much as what and how Jackie did.
Frank RobinsonRead
It's never over until we're shaking hands at the net. Then you've either won or you've lost, and - either way - you look them in the eye and say, 'Well played, mate.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
Competition continues until the final moment, emphasizing respect for opponents regardless of the outcome.
This quote by Ashleigh Barty encapsulates the spirit of sportsmanship, highlighting that a competition is not truly over until both competitors acknowledge each other at the end. It emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and acknowledgment of effort, regardless of the competitive outcome, cultivating a sense of integrity and camaraderie in the face of victory or defeat.
Themes
SportsmanshipCompetitionRespectIntegrityAcknowledgment
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to young athletes about the importance of sportsmanship.
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