Feelings Quote by Ouida
“Sport inevitably creates deadness of feeling. No one could take pleasure in it who was sensitive to suffering; and therefore its pursuit by women is much more to be regretted than its pursuit by men, because women pursue much more violently and recklessly what they pursue at all.”
About This Quote
Sport can numb emotional sensitivity; women, being more attuned to suffering, may find its competitive aggression especially alienating.
In simple terms: Sport dulls feeling; women may feel it more harshly.
Key Takeaway
Emotional awareness influences sport perception.
Themes
gender
emotion
sport
sensitivity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
social critique
When to use this quote
- female athletes discussing mental health
- sports psychology seminars
Key Concepts
psychology of competition
Practical Applications
- design inclusive sports programs that address emotional impact
Questions to Reflect On
- Does sport always numb feeling?
- How can sport be made emotionally supportive?
A Different Perspective
Generalizes women's experiences; many women thrive in sport.
