All ballplayers should quit when it starts to feel as if all the baselines run uphill.
Babe RuthRead
I copied (Shoeless Joe) Jackson's style because I thought he was the greatest hitter I had ever seen, the greatest natural hitter I ever saw. He's the guy who made me a hitter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Imitating great figures can lead to personal improvement and success.
In this quote, Babe Ruth expresses his admiration for Shoeless Joe Jackson, highlighting how Jackson's exceptional hitting skills influenced his own development as a player. Ruth acknowledges that looking up to and learning from the best in their field can significantly enhance one's own abilities and lead to greater success.
Themes
ImitationSuccessInfluenceHittingLearning
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational talk about learning from mentors, this quote can illustrate the importance of role models.
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Aw, everybody knows that game, the day I hit the homer off ole Charlie Root there in Wrigley Field, the day October first, the third game of that thirty-two World Series. But right now I want to settle all arguments. I didn't exactly point to any spot, like the flagpole. Anyway, I didn't mean to, I just sorta waved at the whole fence, but that was foolish enough. All I wanted to do was give that thing a ride... outta the park... anywhere.
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I only have one superstition: I make sure to touch all the bases when I hit a home run.
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