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I wrote to Mr. McEnroe, Senior. I said: "Here is the…

“I wrote to Mr. McEnroe, Senior. I said: "Here is the sentence once written by the immortal Bobby Jones. I thought you might like to have it done in needlepoint and mounted in a suitable frame to hang over Little John's bed. It says, The rewards of golf - and of life, too, I expect - are worth very…” quote by Alistair Cooke
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“I wrote to Mr. McEnroe, Senior. I said: "Here is the sentence once written by the immortal Bobby Jones. I thought you might like to have it done in needlepoint and mounted in a suitable frame to hang over Little John's bed. It says, The rewards of golf - and of life, too, I expect - are worth very little if you don't play the game by the etiquette as well as by the rules." I never heard from Mr. McEnroe, Senior. I can only conclude that the letter went astray.”

Alistair Cooke

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A humorous, convoluted letter about golf etiquette and life rewards, ending with a lost reply.

In simple terms: Golf etiquette mirrors life values.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to rules and etiquette.

Themes

humor golf life lessons

Mood

lighthearted reflective

Type

personal anecdotal

When to use this quote

  • sports
  • personal correspondence
  • life advice

Key Concepts

etiquette reward communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does etiquette teach about life?
  • How do you handle unanswered messages?
A Different Perspective

Letter never reached its recipient.

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