The best thing anyone can do is be himself. Everyone was made different by God, and that's the way it should be. And if I were a writer or an announcer starting out, I don't think I'd imitate anybody. I'd try to be whatever I am.
Ernie HarwellRead
Baseball is a ballet without music. Drama without words.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote compares baseball to a form of art, highlighting the beauty and drama found in the game.
Ernie Harwell's quote draws an analogy between baseball and ballet, emphasizing the elegance and artistry inherent in the sport. By referring to baseball as 'a ballet without music,' he suggests that the movements and actions on the field can be graceful and captivating, much like a dance performance, while describing it as 'drama without words' hints at the emotional narratives and climactic moments that unfold during a game, which resonate deeply with spectators, even in the absence of dialogue.
Themes
BaseballArtDramaEleganceBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a baseball game to describe the artistry of the players.
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