Cuba Quote by James A. Michener
“These are the highlights in a lifetime of following sports. Hilarity. The most sheer fun I ever had in sports was playing volleyball, a game I commend highly ... if you have ever seen the great women s teams of Japan and Russia or the equally good men's teams of Cuba and East Germany, you know how exciting this playground game, which requires so little equipment, can be.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Bridges of Madison County, James A. Michener, 1992
Sports can provide pure joy and memorable moments, especially when simple, low‑equipment games bring people together across cultures.
In simple terms: Sports give simple, shared fun.
Key Takeaway
Enjoy simple games that unite people.
Themes
joy
culture
teamwork
simplicity
excitement
Mood
playful
enthusiastic
Type
observational
celebratory
When to use this quote
- volleyball tournaments
- school recess
- community festivals
- international friendly matches
Key Concepts
recreation
cross‑cultural appreciation
low‑resource sport
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple sport could you start today?
- How does shared play bridge cultural gaps?
A Different Perspective
May overlook deeper values like discipline or competition.
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