I see nothing to sanctify any sports event.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues that no sports event deserves to be treated as sacred.
- In plain terms
- Sports events should not be put on a pedestal.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid overvaluing sports games.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What should be sacred?
- How much do you value games?
Another view
Some fans genuinely find spiritual meaning in sports.
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