Quote by Jacques Barzun
Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better lea

Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball, the rules and realities of the game. – Jacques Barzun

Other quotes by Jacques Barzun

Schools are not intended to moralize a wicked world, but to impart knowledge and develop intelligence, with only two social aims in mind: prepare to take on ones share in the worlds work, and perhaps in addition, lend a hand in improving society, after schooling is done. – Jacques Barzun

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Intelligence
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Except among those whose education has been in the minimalist style, it is understood that hasty moral judgments about the past are a form of injustice. – Jacques Barzun

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Education
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Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half if physical – Yogi Berra

If the fans dont come out to the ball park, you cant stop them . – Yogi Berra

A team of giants needs giant pitchers who throw good ideas but every pitcher needs an outstanding catcher. Without giant catchers, the ideas of the giant pitchers may eventually disappear. – Max De Pree

Jim Crow was king . . . and I heard a game in which Jackie Robinson was playing, and I felt pride in being alive. The baseball held was my fantasy of what life offered. – Lou Brock

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The eyes those silent tongues of love. – Miguel de Cervantes

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