If winning isn't everything why bother to keep the score?
Knute RockneRead
One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Action speaks louder than words; practicing values is more impactful than simply teaching them.
This quote emphasizes the importance of demonstrating good values, like sportsmanship, through actions rather than merely instructing others on them. Rockne suggests that one person embodying the spirit of sportsmanship can influence more effectively than a large group that only teaches the concept without practicing it.
Themes
SportsmanshipPracticeValuesLeadershipInfluence
In practice
Example use cases
In a sports coaching seminar, a coach might quote this to inspire other coaches to lead by example.
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