People need people and the happiest people are surrounded…
““People need people and the happiest people are surrounded with friendly flesh. If you have ten kids they'll be so sweet -- ten really sweet kids! Have twelve! What if there were 48 pro baseball teams, you could see a damn lot more games! And in this fashion we get away from tragedy. Because tragedy comes when someone gets too special. ””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human connection and shared joy, like sports, alleviate sorrow, but over‑population concerns arise.
In simple terms: Community and sport bring happiness.
Balance joy with responsibility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family life
- team sports
- urban planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do sports foster belonging?
- What are the limits of growth?
Risk of trivializing tragedy.