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“If you ever feel sorry for somebody on a golf course, you better go home. If you don't kill them, they'll kill you.” quote by Seve Ballesteros
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“If you ever feel sorry for somebody on a golf course, you better go home. If you don't kill them, they'll kill you.”

Seve Ballesteros

About This Quote

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

Compassion on the golf course can be dangerous; the sport demands competitive aggression.

In simple terms: Being too kind on the course can be risky.

Key Takeaway

Balance kindness with competitiveness.

Themes

sports competition ethics

Mood

intense serious

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • tournament play
  • team events
  • training

Key Concepts

aggression sportsmanship survival

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you be compassionate?
  • How to stay competitive yet fair?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on aggression can harm sportsmanship.

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