A shot that goes in the cup is pure luck, but a shot to within two feet of the flag is skill.
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As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Appreciate the beauty and experiences in life as you journey through it, since life is finite.
This quote by Ben Hogan emphasizes the importance of enjoying one's life journey. It suggests that while going through life's challenges and experiences ('the fairway of life'), one should take time to appreciate the small and beautiful moments ('smell the roses'), reminding us that we only have one chance to play this game of life.
Themes
LifeAppreciationEnjoymentJourneyBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is great for a motivational speech encouraging people to enjoy life's moments.
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