If you have the guts to be yourself, other people'll pay your price.
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"Hit it with the back of your left hand" was the first swing thought I ever heard, brusquely bu not unlovingly put to me by the aunt-in-law who had moments before placed a golf club in my virgin grip. I was twenty-five, and had spent my youth in a cloisterd precinct of teh middle class where golf was a rumoured something, like champagne breakfasts and divorce, that the rich did.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on a pivotal moment of learning golf, highlighting a blend of humor and the social divide associated with the sport.
John Updike's quote captures the essence of a formative experience in learning golf, showcasing both the awkwardness of the moment and the affection from his aunt-in-law. The mention of a 'virgin grip' and the social context presents golf as a symbol of wealth and privilege, contrasting with Updike's own upbringing and hinting at the barriers that separate the upper and middle classes.
Themes
GolfLearningSocial ClassPrivilegeExperience
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a golf lesson to illustrate the importance of learning and guidance.
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