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“In the years 1910 and 1911 I had 51 innings with 10 not outs and an average of 19. This I consider a creditable record for a poet.” quote by Siegfried Sassoon
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“In the years 1910 and 1911 I had 51 innings with 10 not outs and an average of 19. This I consider a creditable record for a poet.”

Siegfried Sassoon

About This Quote

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

He humorously compares his modest cricket record to poetic achievement, implying both are modest successes.

In simple terms: He jokes that his cricket stats are a decent poet record.

Key Takeaway

Value small achievements in any field.

Themes

humor achievement sports poetry

Mood

lighthearted self‑aware

Type

literary personal

When to use this quote

  • sports clubs
  • writing workshops
  • personal journals

Key Concepts

self‑deprecation literary critique statistics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you celebrate modest successes?
  • What does “creditable” mean in your work?
A Different Perspective

Humor may downplay genuine skill.

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