The importance that our society attaches to sport is incredible. After all, is football a game or a religion? The people of this country have allowed sports to get completely out of hand.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Society places excessive importance on sports, treating them like a religion.
- In plain terms
- We care too much about sports, almost like they are a faith.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware of how much priority we give to sports.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is sports too big in our lives?
- Why do we worship athletes?
Another view
Sports can unite communities and inspire positively beyond mere obsession.
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