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Appreciation Quote by George Will

“Sports is a moral undertaking because it requires of participants, and it schools spectators in the appreciation of, noble things - courage, grace under pressure, sportsmanship.” quote by George Will
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“Sports is a moral undertaking because it requires of participants, and it schools spectators in the appreciation of, noble things - courage, grace under pressure, sportsmanship.”

George Will

About This Quote

Source Article: “The Moral Value of Sports” in The Atlantic, 2018

Sports teaches participants and spectators virtues like courage and grace under pressure, making it a moral endeavor.

In simple terms: Sports builds moral character in players and viewers.

Key Takeaway

Promote sports for ethical development.

Themes

morality sportsmanship character building

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • school curricula
  • community leagues
  • team building
  • media coverage

Key Concepts

virtue ethics social learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What virtues does your favorite sport teach?
  • How can we protect sports from corruption?
A Different Perspective

Competitive pressure can corrupt values.

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