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This is indeed only a game, but it is a game of life and…

“This is indeed only a game, but it is a game of life and death!” the Reverend John Hollidge of Gold Hill Baptist Church in Buckinghamshire said in a letter to parents.” quote by David M. Ewalt
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““This is indeed only a game, but it is a game of life and death!” the Reverend John Hollidge of Gold Hill Baptist Church in Buckinghamshire said in a letter to parents.””

David M. Ewalt

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

The speaker frames a serious conflict as a high‑stakes game, emphasizing its life‑or‑death gravity.

In simple terms: He calls it a life‑or‑death game.

Key Takeaway

Treat serious matters with appropriate gravity.

Themes

risk life death game education

Mood

statement motivational

Type

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When to use this quote

  • sports
  • religion
  • education

Key Concepts

high stakes responsibility parental guidance

Questions to Reflect On

  • serious
  • urgent
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What makes a conflict a 'game of life and death'?;How to convey urgency without panic?

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