To celebrate the World Series, a few good baseball quotes are in order. Maybe you can work one of these into a speech.
“Statistics are to baseball what a flaky crust is to Mom’s apple pie.” (Harry Reasoner)
“Baseball is not a team sport. It is more a series of concerts by the artists.” (Jim Murray)
“Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in
Today is the birthday of Jean Giraudoux, French diplomat and novelist (October 29, 1882). “Only the mediocre are always at their best.”
On this date, in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Harbor. Let me share these remarks by President Grover Cleveland: “We will not forget that Liberty has here made her home; nor shall her chosen altar be neglected.”
It’s a good reminder for us all … with one week to go before Election Day.
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