Sports is a moral undertaking because it requires of participants, and it schools spectators in the appreciation of, noble things - courage, grace under pressure, sportsmanship.
Interpretation
Sports teach values like courage and sportsmanship.
In this quote, George Will emphasizes the moral aspects of sports, suggesting that participation not only cultivates personal virtues such as courage and grace under pressure but also educates spectators to appreciate these noble qualities. Sports serve as a microcosm for life's challenges, highlighting the importance of character and integrity in both athletic competition and everyday life.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a sports awards ceremony to emphasize the importance of moral character.
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