To brag little - to show well - to crow gently, if in luck…
“To brag little - to show well - to crow gently, if in luck - to pay up, to own up, and to shut up, if beaten, are the virtues of a sporting man”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Humility, honesty, and restraint define true sportsmanship.
In simple terms: Humility and honesty are virtues.
Practice modesty and integrity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- competitive sports
- teamwork
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay humble when succeeding?
- What does true sportsmanship mean to you?
Winning can breed arrogance.